Lemongrass Chicken

INGREDIENTS

2 lb

boneless skinless chicken thighs (pounded to an even thickness)

1 tbsp

olive oil

1/4 cup

minced shallots

3 tbsp

finely chopped lemongrass from white inner part of 2 stalks* ((see note)***)

3 tbsp

fish sauce

2 tbsp

less sodium soy sauce

2 tbsp

lime juice

2 tbsp

brown sugar

1 tbsp

Thai red curry paste

1 tbsp

Asian sweet chili sauce ((optional))

1 tbsp

olive oil

garlic cloves (minced)

2 tsp

freshly grated ginger

1 tsp

red chili paste* (like Sambal Oelek)

1 tsp

dried basil