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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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.

Stir Fried Chicken With Thai Basil

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