Thai Basil Chicken Recipe

Name: Thai Basil Chicken
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 12 lbs chicken thighs, boneless, skinless, cut into bite sized peices; 1 small red bell pepper, large chopped; 1 small green bell pepper, large chopped; 1 small onion, large chopped; 3 -4 jalapenos, thinly sliced (you can remove the seeds for less heat); 6 -7 green onions, large chopped; 14 cup Thai basil, chopped (regular basil can be substituted); Thai chile (I use about 12-15); 3 tablespoons sesame oil; 14 cup oyster sauce; 3 -4 tablespoons water; 1 dash five-spice powder; steamed rice, for serving

Servings: persons

1 12 lbs chicken thighs, boneless, skinless, cut into bite sized peices
1 small red bell pepper, large chopped
1 small green bell pepper, large chopped
1 small onion, large chopped
3 -4 jalapenos, thinly sliced (you can remove the seeds for less heat)
6 -7 green onions, large chopped
14 cup Thai basil, chopped (regular basil can be substituted)
Thai chile (I use about 12-15)
3 tablespoons sesame oil
14 cup oyster sauce
3 -4 tablespoons water
1 dash five-spice powder
steamed rice, for serving

1
Important: when stir-frying have all meats and vegetables cut and have on hand and ready for the wok (or cast iron skillet).
2
Heat wok or cast iron skillet and add 2 tbsp sesame oil.
3
Add chicken to hot oil and stir until cooked through.
4
Remove chicken to a medium bowl.
5
Add remaining tbsp of sesame oil and then add vegetables and basil.
6
Stir fry until crisp-tender.
7
Add to bowl with chicken.
8
Deglaze the pan with oyster sauce and water.
9
Add thai chilis and dash of five spice powder, stir.
10
Add vegetables and chicken back into wok with sauce.
11
Stir.
12
Serve over steamed rice.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 12 lbs chicken thighs, boneless, skinless, cut into bite sized peices, 1 small red bell pepper, large chopped, 1 small green bell pepper, large chopped, 1 small onion, large chopped, and more.

Yes, 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.

Thai Basil Chicken

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