Stir-Fried Basil Chicken

Name: Stir-Fried Basil Chicken
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon water; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1-3/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips; 3 green onions, sliced; 6 teaspoons canola oil, divided; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 6 cups sliced bok choy; 1 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced

10 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
1-3/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
3 green onions, sliced
6 teaspoons canola oil, divided
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
6 cups sliced bok choy
1 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced

Directions

1

In a large resealable bag, combine the water, soy sauce and sugar; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
2

In a wok or skillet, stir-fry the onions in 1 teaspoon oil until crisp-tender. Stir in garlic and pepper flakes; cook and stir for 1 minute. Remove and keep warm.
3

Drain and discard any marinade from chicken. In the same wok, stir-fry chicken in 3 teaspoons oil for 4-5 minutes or until juices run clear.
4

Meanwhile, in another skillet, saute the bok choy in remaining oil until crisp-tender. Add onion mixture to chicken. Stir in basil; heat through. Serve with bok choy.