Stir Fried Thai Chicken With Basil

Lizzie Rodriquez's Note:

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• Total Time: 55 mins
• Prep Time: 45 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 ¾ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts , cut into 2 by 1-inch pieces
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce , nam pla
• 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons sugar substitute , splenda
• 2 tablespoons peanut oil
• 3 green onions , thinly sliced
• 1 ½ teaspoons garlic , chopped
• ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 cup fresh basil , lightly packed, preferably asian style

Directions:

1. Combine chicken, fish sauce, soy sauce, water and sugar substitute in a bowl and let stand 30 minutes.
2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add oil. Heat until hot but not smoking. Add green onion and stir-fry 2 minutes, until softened. Add garlic and pepper flakes and stir-fry 30 seconds.
3. Remove chicken from marinade with a slotted spoon and add to onion mixture. Stir-fry until chicken is almost cooked through, about 3 minutes. Add the marinade and stir-fry mixture 30 seconds, until liquid boils. Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup basil. Transfer to serving bowl and sprinkle with remaining basil.