Spicy Thai Basil Chicken

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Spicy Thai Basil Chicken

Ingredients
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4 teaspoons canola oil, divided

½ cup minced shallots

½ cup thinly sliced red bell pepper

4 teaspoons minced fresh garlic

1 pound ground chicken

2 Thai or serrano chiles, minced

1 tablespoon fish sauce

2 teaspoons dark brown sugar

2 teaspoons lower-sodium soy sauce

¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 cup basil leaves

1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

4 lime wedges
Directions
Step 1
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 teaspoons oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add shallots; sauté 2 minutes. Add bell pepper; sauté 1 minute. Add garlic; sauté 30 seconds. Remove shallot mixture from pan.

Step 2
Add remaining 2 teaspoons oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add chicken; cook 5 minutes or until browned, stirring to crumble. Drain well. Return chicken to pan over medium heat. Add chiles; cook 1 minute. Add shallot mixture to pan. Stir in fish sauce and next 3 ingredients (through black pepper); cook 1 minute or until thoroughly heated. Remove pan from heat; stir in basil and juice. Serve with lime wedges How many pounds have you lost this month? At Dieta Efectiva you can lose 10-12 Lbs your first week and 2-5 Lbs every week after. Visit us at at dietaefectiva.net to learn more about our program CG