A Family That Eats Together: Thai Chicken and Basil Stir-Fry

Marin Mommies presents this week's guest recipe from Nicole Cibellis, Marin mom and author of the blog A Family that Eats Together, where she shares meal plans and recipes that will please foodies and children alike.

This recipe makes cooking Thai more simple than you can image. In less than 20 minutes dinner is served and it is sweet, savory and delish! Did I mention it’s also healthy? After you make this, you will wonder why you ever ordered out for Thai food. Serve with brown rice.

Serves: 3–4
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 6 boneless, skinless cutlets, thinly sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• ½ cup thinly sliced basil
• 3 green onions, chopped
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

for the sauce

• 3 oz. chicken stock
• 2 tablespoons Asian fish sauce
• 2 teaspoons light brown sugar
• ½ teaspoon cornstarch

Directions

• In a small bowl, whisk together the stock, fish sauce, sugar and cornstarch. Set aside.
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until lightly brown and opaque. Toss in the bell pepper and garlic sautéing them until softened. Pour in the sauce and scrape up the brown bits on the bottom of the pan. Stir in the basil and green onions.
• Serve with brown rice.