Spicy Thai Basil Chicken (gkai Pad Gkaprow)

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons peanut oil
• 10 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 cup onion, thinly sliced
• 1 lb chicken breast, cut into small 1/2 inch bite size pieces
• 12 -20 thai peppers, finely chopped (or substitute 4-6 serrano or jalepeno)
• 1 tablespoon lime zest
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce (tamari works best)
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1 cup thai basil
• 1 dash pepper

Recipe

• 1 heat a wok until it is very hot. add the peanut oil and stir fry the garlic followed a few seconds later by the onion. stir fry for about 15 to 20 seconds before adding the chicken. stir fry for 1 to 2 minutes, or until most of the chicken has changed color on the outside and is no longer pink.
• 2 toss in the chillies and lime zest. sprinkle soy sauce and fish sauce over the mixture and stir-fry for another 15 to 20 seconds, then add the thai basil. stir-fry another minute, or until the basil is wilted and the chicken is cooked through. sprinkle with pepper. serve over rice or in lettuce "cups.".