Stir Fried Thai Chicken With Basil

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 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 1/2 teaspoons garlic, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 cup fresh basil, lightly packed, preferably asian style

Directions

1. 1

   Combine chicken, fish sauce, soy sauce, water and sugar substitute in a bowl and let stand 30 minutes.

2. 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. 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.