Thai Basil and Chile Chicken Recipe

Name: Thai Basil and Chile Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar; 1 teaspoon Asian fish sauce; 2 tablespoons peanut oil; 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into strips or chunks; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 8 scallions, cut into 1/2-inch lengths; 4 plum tomatoes, chopped; 1 Thai or bird chile, minced; 1 cup coarsely chopped Thai basil; Steamed rice, for serving

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon Asian fish sauce
2 tablespoons peanut oil
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into strips or chunks
3 garlic cloves, minced
8 scallions, cut into 1/2-inch lengths
4 plum tomatoes, chopped
1 Thai or bird chile, minced
1 cup coarsely chopped Thai basil
Steamed rice, for serving

1
In a bowl, combine the lime juice with the soy sauce, sugar and fish sauce.
2
Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet or wok.
3
Add the chicken and garlic and stir-fry over high heat for 3 minutes; transfer to a plate.
4
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil and the scallions to the skillet and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
5
Add the tomatoes and chile and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
6
Stir in the chicken and the lime juice and simmer for 30 seconds.
7
Remove from the heat and stir in the Thai basil.
8
Serve with rice.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar, 1 teaspoon Asian fish sauce, and more.

Yes, Thai Basil and Chile 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.

Thai Basil and Chile Chicken

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