1cuppacked basil leavesthai basil or sweet basil is fine
1lb.ground chicken breast
2shallotspeeled and finely diced
1/2red bell pepperseeds/stem removed and finely diced
2green onionsthinly sliced
2tbsp.avocado or olive oil
2clovesof garlicminced
2-6birds eye chiliesthinly sliced (2 for mild, 4 for medium, 6 for spicy)
2tbsp.red boat fish sauce
2tbsp.lime juice
salt and pepperto taste
1head of butter lettuce
Instructions
Heat 2 tbsp. of oil over medium high heat in a large skillet. Add the diced shallot and diced red bell pepper, saute for 2 minutes. Add the garlic, saute for 30 seconds or until fragrant.
Add the ground chicken to the skillet and using the back of a spoon, break up the meat and cook meat until it is just cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Season that meat with salt and pepper.
Turn heat down to low. Add your sliced birds eye chilies and green onions. Roughly chop your basil and add that in as well.
Now add your fish sauce and lime juice. Stir in and cook 1-2 more minutes. Serve in lettuce cups, enjoy!