Thai Basil Chicken Stir-Fry

By jeknudson

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon peanut oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 serrano chile, thinly sliced
• 3 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1/4-inch-thick strips
• 1 1/2 cups sliced red bell pepper
• 1 cup thinly vertically sliced onion
• 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from myrecipes.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Combine hoisin, sugar, 1 tablespoon water, and fish sauce in a bowl, stirring with a whisk until sugar dissolves.

2. Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add oil; swirl to coat. Add garlic and serrano chile; stir-fry 30 seconds or until fragrant. Add chicken; stir-fry 4 minutes. Add bell pepper and sliced onion; stir-fry 2 minutes. Add hoisin mixture; bring to a boil. Cook 30 seconds or until slightly thickened. Stir in basil and juice. Serve immediately.