This is a very quick stir-fry dinner with a wonderful profile of flavors: ginger and sesame, along with the sweet/spicy combination of honey and jalapeno, and topped off with fresh basil! You will find pasture-raised chicken breast, sweet peppers, jalapenos, and basil at the market this week!


  • 1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts, thinly sliced
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1-2 tsp black pepper
  • 3 tbsp sesame oil or extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce (optional)
  • 1 medium shallot, sliced
  • 2 large sweet red, yellow, or green peppers, sliced (bell, Italian, or other)
  • 1-2 jalapeños, seeded and sliced
  • 1 cup fresh basil, chopped

In a bowl, toss together the chicken, cornstarch, turmeric, ginger, and black pepper.

In another bowl, combine the honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, fish sauce (if using) and 1/4 cup water.

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil, bell peppers, jalapeños, and shallots, cook for 2-3 minutes. Stir in the chicken, combine with the peppers, and cook for 2 minutes.

Add the honey/soy sauce mix. Bring the sauce to a boil and cook for about 8 – 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the basil.

Serve with coconut lemongrass rice (or any rice you like). Top with additional basil according to taste.