Spicy Basil Chicken

(from castro15’s recipe box)

Categories: Asian

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp canola oil
  • 1/4 cup minced shallots
  • 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  • 3 chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • 2 tsp soy sauce
  • 1 1/4 tsp sambal oelek
  • 1 tsp water
  • 1/2 tsp cornstarch
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/3 cup sliced basil leaves

Directions

  1. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add shallots and garlic to pan; cook for 30 seconds or until fragrant. Add chicken to pan; cook 13 minutes or until chicken is done. Combine next 6 ingredients (through salt) in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add mixture to pan, and cook for 1 minute or until mixture thickens, stirring to coat chicken. Remove from heat. Stir in basil.

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