Spicy Basil Chicken

By tulawdog

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp. canola oil
• 1 large shallot, minced
• 1.25 lbs. boneless/skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1″ pieces
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 Tbsp. fish sauce
• 1 Tbsp. oyster sauce
• 2 Tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 Tbsp. chili paste, like sambal oelek
• 1 Tbsp. sugar
• 2 tsp. water
• 1.5 tsp. cornstarch
• 1/4 cup sliced basil leaves (preferably Thai)

Preparation

Step 1

Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; swirl to coat. Add shallots and cook for 1 minute. Add chicken and garlic to pan. Cook 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until chicken is cooked through.

Meanwhile, whisk the fish sauce and the next 6 ingredients (through cornstarch) together in a small bowl. Add fish sauce mixture to cooked chicken, and cook for 1 minute or until mixture thickens, stirring to coat chicken. Remove from heat and stir in basil.