Chicken with Fresh Basil Recipe

Name: Chicken with Fresh Basil
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped garlic; 1/2 cup coarsely chopped onion; 3/4 pound boneless chicken, coarsely ground or cut into bite-sized pieces; 2 tablespoons fish sauce; 2 tablespoon dark soy sauce or soy sauce; 2 tablespoons water; 2 teaspoons sugar; 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh hot green chilies, such as Thai chilies, serranos, or jalapenos; 1 cup fresh holy basil (bai graprao), Asian basil or Italian basil leaves or fresh mint leaves

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon coarsely chopped garlic
1/2 cup coarsely chopped onion
3/4 pound boneless chicken, coarsely ground or cut into bite-sized pieces
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoon dark soy sauce or soy sauce
2 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons sugar
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh hot green chilies, such as Thai chilies, serranos, or jalapenos
1 cup fresh holy basil (bai graprao), Asian basil or Italian basil leaves or fresh mint leaves

1
Heat the oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat and then add the garlic and onion.
2
Toss well, and when they begin to release their aroma, add the chicken in generous pinches.
3
Toss well, using a spatula or slotted spoon, to help meat brown evenly and to break up big chunks to achieve a crumbly texture.
4
Add the fish sauce, soy sauce, water, and sugar and cook 2 to 3 minutes, tossing now and then, just until the meat is cooked and the seasonings form a thin, smooth sauce.
5
Add the chilies and basil and toss well.
6
Transfer to a serving plate and serve hot or warm.

284

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped garlic, 1/2 cup coarsely chopped onion, 3/4 pound boneless chicken, coarsely ground or cut into bite-sized pieces, and more.

Yes, Chicken with Fresh Basil 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.

Chicken with Fresh Basil

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