Fresh Chicken Stir-Fry

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
• 3/4 cup low-sodium chicken stock , divided
• 3 green (spring) onions , thinly sliced
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tablespoon peeled and chopped fresh ginger
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• 1 small eggplant, with peel, diced (about 4 cups)
• 1 yellow onion, coarsely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and julienned
• 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and julienned
• 500g skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into strips
• 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce

Preparation

1. in a blender or food processor, combine the basil, mint, 1/4 cup stock, chopped green onions, garlic and ginger. pulse until the mixture is minced but not pureed. set aside.
2. in a large, nonstick frying pan, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium-high heat. add the eggplant, yellow onion and bell peppers and sauté until the vegetables are just tender, about 8 minutes. transfer to a bowl and cover with a kitchen towel to keep warm.
3. add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the pan and heat over medium-high heat. add the basil mixture and sauté for about 1 minute, stirring constantly. add the chicken strips and soy sauce and sauté until the chicken is almost opaque throughout, about 2 minutes.
4. add the remaining 1/2 cup stock and bring to a boil. return the eggplant mixture to the pan and stir until heated through, about 3 minutes. transfer to a warmed serving dish and garnish with the sliced green onion. serve immediately.