Basil Chicken Recipe

Name: Basil Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups white rice; 1 (4-pound) whole chicken, cut into parts; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1 medium onion, sliced; 1 green bell pepper, sliced; 1 small serrano chile pepper, sliced in half; 1 tablespoon chopped garlic; 2 teaspoons brown sugar; 2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce; 2 teaspoons fish sauce; 1 cup fresh basil leaves; 1 lime, zested and juiced, (zest reserved for Rice Pudding with Coconut Milk recipe)

Servings: persons

3 cups white rice
1 (4-pound) whole chicken, cut into parts
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 medium onion, sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1 small serrano chile pepper, sliced in half
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
2 teaspoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons fish sauce
1 cup fresh basil leaves
1 lime, zested and juiced, (zest reserved for Rice Pudding with Coconut Milk recipe)

1
Put the rice into a medium pot and pour in 6 cups cold water.
2
Put the pot over medium-high heat, cover, and bring to a boil.
3
Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until the water is absorbed, 20 to 30 minutes.
4
(Reserve 2 cups cooked rice for Rice Pudding with Coconut Milk recipe.)
5
Remove the chicken breasts from the bone and slice into thin strips.
6
(Reserve the bones and the legs, thighs, and wings for Round 2 Recipe Coconut Chicken Soup.)
7
In a large wok or skillet over high heat, add the oil.
8
When the oil is hot, add the chicken and stir-fry until it is almost completely cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes.
9
Add the onions and peppers and cook until slightly softened but still crisp, about 3 minutes.
10
Add the chile and garlic and cook 1 minute.
11
To a bowl, add 2 tablespoons water, sugar, soy sauce, and fish sauce.
12
Stir and pour over the chicken and onions and cook for another minute.
13
Add the basil and remove from the heat once it has wilted.
14
Add the lime juice into the chicken mixture and stir.
15
Serve hot over rice.

665

kcal

Calories

Fat

122

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups white rice, 1 (4-pound) whole chicken, cut into parts, 2 tablespoons canola oil, 1 medium onion, sliced, and more.

Yes, Basil Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Basil Chicken

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