Thai Style Basil Chicken
1/2 lb chicken cutlets skinless boneless breast
1 thinly sliced onion
2 ribs celery slant sliced
1/2 cup cold water
3/4 cup tomato juice
1 diced red bell pepper
1 small minced hot chili pepper
1 minced clove garlic
2 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon light soy sauce
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Cut chicken into bite-size chunks. Spray large nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Brown
chicken with no fat added, turning to brown evenly. Remove chicken and set aside. Combine onion,
celery and water in skillet cook and stir for two minutes. Add tomato juice, bell pepper, chili
pepper, garlic, basil, soy sauce, and spices simmer uncovered for 2 minutes. Uncover and simmer
until sauce is thick about five minutes. Return chicken to skillet cook and stir until heated
through.
Yield: 6
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