Thai Chicken with Basil Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 1/3 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts , cut into 1 by 2 inch pieces (about 4)
2 tbsp asian fish sauce ( nam pla or nuoc mam)
1 1/2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp water
1 1/2 tsp sugar
2 tbsp cooking oil
1 large onion , cut into thin slices
3 fresh red chilies , seeds and ribs removed
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 cups lightly packed basil leaves

Directions:

N a medium bowl, combine the chicken with the fish sauce, soy sauce, water, and sugar.
In a large nonstick frying pan or a wok, heat the oil over moderately high heat.
Add the onion and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
Stir in the chilies and garlic; cook, stirring, 30 seconds longer.
Remove the chicken from the marinade with a slotted spoon and add it to the hot pan.
Cook until almost done, stirring, about 3 minutes.
Add the marinade and cook 30 seconds longer.
Remove from the heat and stir in 1 cup of the basil.
Serve topped with the remaining 1/2 cup basil.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	248.24 Kcal (1039 kJ)
Calories from fat	102.93 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.44g	18%
Cholesterol	88.97mg	30%
Sodium	1573.04mg	66%
Potassium	556.11mg	12%
Total Carbs	6.1g	2%
Sugars	2.94g	12%
Dietary Fiber	1.04g	4%
Protein	32.13g	64%
Vitamin C	5.2mg	9%
Iron	0.5mg	3%
Calcium	40.3mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	109.44 Kcal (458 kJ)
Calories from fat	45.38 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.04g	18%
Cholesterol	39.22mg	30%
Sodium	693.51mg	66%
Potassium	245.17mg	12%
Total Carbs	2.69g	2%
Sugars	1.3g	12%
Dietary Fiber	0.46g	4%
Protein	14.17g	64%
Vitamin C	2.3mg	9%
Iron	0.2mg	3%
Calcium	17.8mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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