Spicy Basil Chicken Recipe

Name: Spicy Basil Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 Tablespoons Fresh Basil Leaves; 2 teaspoons Canola Oil; 1/2 whole Onion, Chopped; 1/4 cups Low Sodium Soy Sauce; 1 teaspoon Sugar; 1 teaspoon Cornstarch; 1- 1/2 teaspoon Sriracha Sauce; 3 cloves Garlic, Minced; 3 whole Small, Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts; Salt And Pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

3 Tablespoons Fresh Basil Leaves
2 teaspoons Canola Oil
1/2 whole Onion, Chopped
1/4 cups Low Sodium Soy Sauce
1 teaspoon Sugar
1 teaspoon Cornstarch
1- 1/2 teaspoon Sriracha Sauce
3 cloves Garlic, Minced
3 whole Small, Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
Salt And Pepper, to taste

1
Chiffonade the basil and set it aside.
2
Start by heating a large skillet or wok on medium high heat.
3
Then add the oil.
4
Once the oil is warm, add the onion and saute for about 2-3 minutes.
5
While the onion cooks, combine the soy sauce, sugar, cornstarch and sriracha hot sauce in a small bowl.
6
Set aside.
7
Add the minced garlic to the onion, saute for about a minute.
8
Cut the chicken into bite-sized chunks and season with salt and pepper.
9
Add to the wok.
10
Cook for about 6 minutes or until the chicken is no longer pink.
11
When the chicken is fully cooked, add the sauce.
12
Stir until combined and cook until the sauce thickens a bit.
13
Add the basil in the last couple minutes of cooking.
14
Serve topped with additional basil.
15
Enjoy!
16
Recipe adapted from eat-yourself-skinny.com.

174

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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: 3 Tablespoons Fresh Basil Leaves, 2 teaspoons Canola Oil, 1/2 whole Onion, Chopped, 1/4 cups Low Sodium Soy Sauce, and more.

Yes, Spicy 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.

Spicy Basil Chicken

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