Dinner

Chicken and Basil Stir Fry is for Dinner.

Chicken and Basil Stir Fry takes several minutes to prepare.

Chicken and Basil Stir Fry takes several minutes to cook.

Chicken and Basil Stir Fry makes 3 servings.

The ingredients for Chicken and Basil Stir Fry are:

* 1 pound boned, skinned chicken breast halves
* 1 tablespoon canola oil
* 1 tablespoon minced garlic
* 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
* 1/4 teaspoon hot chili flakes
* 2/3 cup fat-skimmed chicken broth
* 1 tablespoon Asian fish sauce (nuoc mam or nam pla) or soy sauce
* 2 teaspoons cornstarch
* 3 cups lightly packed fresh basil leaves (see notes), rinsed
* Salt

Here is how you make Chicken and Basil Stir Fry:

1. Rinse chicken and pat dry. Cut crosswise into 1/8-inch-thick strips 2 to 3 inches long.2. Place a 10- to 12-inch nonstick frying pan over high heat; when hot, add oil, garlic, ginger, chili flakes, and the chicken. Stir often until chicken is no longer pink in the center (cut to test), 3 to 4 minutes.3. In a small bowl, mix broth, fish sauce, and cornstarch until smooth. Add to pan and stir until sauce is boiling, about 1 minute. Add basil leaves and stir just until barely wilted, about 30 seconds. Add salt to taste and pour into a serving bowl.Number of Servings: 3Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JACRAE.

The nutritional information for Chicken and Basil Stir Fry is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 3
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 235.0

• Total Fat: 6.9 g
• Cholesterol: 88.7 mg
• Sodium: 612.5 mg
• Total Carbs: 5.0 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1.8 g
• Protein: 36.7 g