Stir Fried Chicken With Thai Basil Recipe

Name: Stir Fried Chicken With Thai Basil
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 garlic cloves; 2 -3 serrano peppers or 2 -3 bird chiles, stemmed; 3 tablespoons peanut oil; 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, and rinsed, dried and chopped into bite-size pieces (can use mixture of breast and thighs) or 1 lb chicken thigh, rinsed, dried and chopped into bite-size pi…; 2 red cayenne chilies, cut lengthwise into strips (optional); 1 tablespoon Thai fish sauce; 1 teaspoon soy sauce; 1 teaspoon granulated sugar; ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1 cup Thai basil

Servings: persons

5 garlic cloves
2 -3 serrano peppers or 2 -3 bird chiles, stemmed
3 tablespoons peanut oil
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, and rinsed, dried and chopped into bite-size pieces (can use mixture of breast and thighs) or 1 lb chicken thigh, rinsed, dried and chopped into bite-size pieces (can use mixture of breast and thighs)
2 red cayenne chilies, cut lengthwise into strips (optional)
1 tablespoon Thai fish sauce
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 cup Thai basil

1
Place garlic and whole chiles in a mortar and pound to a paste or mince finely.
2
Place a large wok over high heat.
3
When it is hot, add oil; swirl gently to coat the pan.
4
Toss in garlic mixture; stir-fry for 30 seconds or until the garlic is just golden.
5
Add chicken; stir-fry for 3 to 6 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through, using a spatula to separate clumps and to press the meat against the hot wok.
6
Add cayenne chiles, fish sauce, soy sauce, sugar and black pepper; stir-fry briefly.
7
Add Thai basil; stir-fry until wilted (one quick stir), about 1 1/2 minutes, then turn out onto a large plate or shallow serving dish.
8
Serve immediately.

471

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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: 5 garlic cloves, 2 -3 serrano peppers or 2 -3 bird chiles, stemmed, 3 tablespoons peanut oil, 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, and rinsed, dried and chopped into bite-size pieces (can use mixture of breast and thighs) or 1 lb chicken thigh, rinsed, dried and chopped into bite-size pieces (can use mixture of breast and thighs), and more.

Yes, Stir Fried Chicken With Thai 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.

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Stir Fried Chicken With Thai Basil

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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