Ingredients:

• 2 tsp  canola oil;
• 1/4 cup minced shallots;
• 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced;
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces;
• 1 tbsp fish sauce;
• 2 tsp  sugar;
• 2 tsp  lower-sodium soy sauce;
• 1 1/4 tsp. chili paste with garlic;
• 1 tsp  water;
• 1/2 tsp  cornstarch;
• 1/8 tsp. salt;
• 1/3 cup sliced basil leaves.

Method: Add oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.  Add shallots and garlic to pan cook for about 30 seconds or until fragrant.  Add chicken and cook until chicken is done.  Combine fish sauce, sugar, soy sauce, chili paste, water, cornstarch and salt in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk.  Add mixture to pan, and cook until mixture thickens, stirring to coat chicken.  Remove from heat, stir in basil.