Chinese Basil Chicken Stir Fry
A flavorful and easy-to-make Chinese-inspired dish featuring chicken, basil, and a sweet and sour sauce.
Ingredients
- ●1 lb chicken breastcut into bite-sized pieces
- ●2 tbsp robustly flavored soy sauce
- ●1 tbsp chinese rice vinegar
- ●1 tbsp sweet and sour sauce
- ●1/4 cup fresh basil leaveschopped
- ●2 cloves garlicminced
- ●1 tbsp sour cream
Instructions
- 1
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add the chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- 3
In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 4
Add the robustly flavored soy sauce, chinese rice vinegar, and sweet and sour sauce to the skillet.
- 5
Stir to combine and bring the sauce to a simmer.
- 6
Add the cooked chicken back into the skillet and stir to coat with the sauce.
- 7
Stir in the chopped fresh basil leaves and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until wilted.
- 8
Serve hot over rice or noodles and top with a dollop of sour cream, if desired.