Spicy Basil Chicken

This Thai-style spicy, slightly sweet chicken is a vibrant, flavorful dish that captures the essence of traditional Thai cuisine. Serve with steamed rice.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 244 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 cup chopped onions
• 1 cup fresh mushrooms
• 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into bite-size pieces
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 bunch fresh basil leaves
• 2 tablespoons chili oil
• 3 hot chile peppers
• 5 tablespoons oyster sauce
• 1.5 teaspoons white sugar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and chile peppers and cook until fragrant and just beginning to brown. Add chicken, sugar, garlic salt, and pepper. Cook until chicken is no longer pink, but not cooked through.

Step 2

Add oyster sauce, mushrooms, and onions. Continue cooking until onions are tender and chicken juices run clear. Remove from heat, and mix in basil. Let sit 2 minutes before serving.