Thai style basil chicken

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
½poundsChicken cutlets skinless boneless breast
1Thinly sliced onion
2Ribs celery slant sliced
½cupCold water
¾cupTomato juice
1Diced red bell pepper
1smallMinced hot chili pepper
1Minced clove garlic
2tablespoonsChopped fresh basil
1tablespoonLight soy sauce
1teaspoonCumin seeds
¼teaspoonCinnamon
¼teaspoonGround ginger

Directions

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.