Spicy Thai Basil Chicken Recipe

Name: Spicy Thai Basil Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 whole (about 1/4 Lb. Each) Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts; 1 Tablespoon Canola Oil; 1/2 whole Red Onion, Chopped Small; 3 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1 whole Red Bell Pepper, chopped; 3 cups Broccoli Slaw; 2 whole Serrano Chiles, Minced; 3 Tablespoons Fish Sauce; 1- 1/2 Tablespoon Soy Sauce; 1- 1/2 Tablespoon Brown Sugar; 1/2 teaspoons Black Pepper; 3 Tablespoons Lime Juice; ⅓ cups Cold Water; 1 Tablespoon Cornstarch; 1 cup Chopped Fresh Basil

Servings: persons

4 whole (about 1/4 Lb. Each) Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
1 Tablespoon Canola Oil
1/2 whole Red Onion, Chopped Small
3 cloves Garlic, Minced
1 whole Red Bell Pepper, chopped
3 cups Broccoli Slaw
2 whole Serrano Chiles, Minced
3 Tablespoons Fish Sauce
1- 1/2 Tablespoon Soy Sauce
1- 1/2 Tablespoon Brown Sugar
1/2 teaspoons Black Pepper
3 Tablespoons Lime Juice
⅓ cups Cold Water
1 Tablespoon Cornstarch
1 cup Chopped Fresh Basil

1
First, roast the chicken breasts.
2
I put mine in a 375 degrees F oven for 30 minutes until just done.
3
Make sure you dont overcook them since theyll cook some more in the sauce!
4
Let the cooked chicken cool slightly then chop into bite-size pieces.
5
Heat the oil in a large pan over medium high heat.
6
Saute the onion, garlic, red pepper and broccoli slaw in the oil for about 3-4 minutes until the slaw starts to soften.
7
Add the serrano chilies and let it cook another 2-3 minutes.
8
Stir in the chicken, fish sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, pepper and lime juice.
9
Stir to combine and let it cook for about 2-3 minutes.
10
Whisk together the water and corn starch until combined and add to the pan.
11
Allow to reduce a bit until the sauce is nice and thick.
12
Remove from the heat and stir in the chopped basil.
13
Serve hot!
14
Recipe adapted from Cooking Light.

415

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 whole (about 1/4 Lb. Each) Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, 1 Tablespoon Canola Oil, 1/2 whole Red Onion, Chopped Small, 3 cloves Garlic, Minced, and more.

Yes, Spicy Thai 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 Thai Basil Chicken

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