Chili Chicken And Basil Recipe

Name: Chili Chicken And Basil
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast; 2 serrano chilies or 2 thai bird chilies; 1 teaspoon soy sauce; 2 cups fresh basil, loosely packed; 1 tablespoon fish sauce; 3 garlic cloves; 1/2 tablespoon peanut oil or 1/2 tablespoon canola oil; 1/2 tablespoon red chili paste; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 teaspoon fresh pepper

Servings: persons

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
2 serrano chilies or 2 thai bird chilies
1 teaspoon soy sauce
2 cups fresh basil, loosely packed
1 tablespoon fish sauce
3 garlic cloves
1/2 tablespoon peanut oil or 1/2 tablespoon canola oil
1/2 tablespoon red chili paste
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon fresh pepper

1
If serving with rice, begin to cook rice.
2
finely chop garlic and chilies, then use the side of your knife to press them together into a rough paste. Add a pinch of salt to make this easier.
3
Preheat the wok or a stainless steel saute pan over medium high heat. Add the oil and the paste you just made and cook 2-3 minute.
4
Chop the chicken into small pieces and cook untill lightly browned, about 3-4 min.
5
add the soy sauce fish sauce, chili paste and sugar and continue to cook until the chicken is done all the way through, about 3-4 min.
6
add the pepper and basil, and cook until just wilted, about 2 min.
7
Serve immediately with brown rice.

348

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* 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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, 2 serrano chilies or 2 thai bird chilies, 1 teaspoon soy sauce, 2 cups fresh basil, loosely packed, and more.

Yes, Chili Chicken And Basil falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Chili Chicken And Basil

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