Thai Sweet Basil Chicken

Thai Sweet Basil Chicken

What does one do with an abundance of chicken? I mean, I have a troth of chicken breasts that were on sale. When they go on sale - I buy! Another chicken recipe! And this one - talk about quick. I started it at about 9 PM - by 9:17 I was eating. I think the fact that I was taking pictures is really what did it!

This time it's a quick one. I picked up some fresh basil and fish sauce and I used a red bell pepper that I already had on hand to whip this one up in a flash.

It's a simple equation. You know how two plus two equal four. Well, chicken plus basil equal Thai Sweet Basil Chicken!

The Ingredients

- 2 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, cubed

- 3 cloved of garlic, chopped

- 1 whole red bell pepper, chopped

- 2 tablespoons of oil

- 10 leaves of basil, sliced or chopped (your preference)

- 3 tablespoons of fish sauce

- 1/2 cup of hoisin sauce

- salt and pepper

- Any type of noodle, prepared per instructions

- red pepper flakes - optional

The Method

In a smoking hot skillet, add oil. When oil begins to waft add the chicken. You want to hear a sear. Stir until chicken is almost done. Add a few pinches of salt and pepper. Then add in bell pepper, garlic, fish sauce, hoisin sauce, basil, and red pepper flakes. Cook until sauce thickens and is fragrant. Spoon over noodles and enjoy.

I dare you try it. THIS is perfect for a mid-week meal. There ar

e leftovers...guess who's going to be happy tomorrow during his lunch break?

-DTW

Basil...I picked it up after work and I had it while I was in class. My ENTIRE bookbag smelled like heaven!

What's better than chicken? It's lean - it can be flavored a bunch of different ways - and it's perfect for this meal!