Thai Basil Chile Chicken with Green Beans Recipe

Name: Thai Basil Chile Chicken with Green Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup Brown Rice, The Quick Cooking Kind; 4 cloves Garlic, 2 Sliced Thin And 2 Chopped; 1 pound Green Beans, Trimmed And Cut Into 1 Inch Pieces; 1 teaspoon Vegetable Oil; 1/4 cups Water; 1/4 teaspoons Salt; 1/4 teaspoons Freshly Ground Black Pepper; 1 whole Serrano Chile-seeded And Finely Chopped; 1 Tablespoon Vegetable Oil; 1- 1/2 pound Chicken, Breast Or Tenders, Thinly Sliced And Cut Into Bite Size Pieces; 2 Tablespoons Water; 1- 1/2 Tablespoon Fish Sauce; 1 teaspoon Soy Sauce (I Used The Low Sodium Kind.); 2 teaspoons Sugar; 1 cup Fresh Basil Leaves

Servings: persons

1 cup Brown Rice, The Quick Cooking Kind
4 cloves Garlic, 2 Sliced Thin And 2 Chopped
1 pound Green Beans, Trimmed And Cut Into 1 Inch Pieces
1 teaspoon Vegetable Oil
1/4 cups Water
1/4 teaspoons Salt
1/4 teaspoons Freshly Ground Black Pepper
1 whole Serrano Chile-seeded And Finely Chopped
1 Tablespoon Vegetable Oil
1- 1/2 pound Chicken, Breast Or Tenders, Thinly Sliced And Cut Into Bite Size Pieces
2 Tablespoons Water
1- 1/2 Tablespoon Fish Sauce
1 teaspoon Soy Sauce (I Used The Low Sodium Kind.)
2 teaspoons Sugar
1 cup Fresh Basil Leaves

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Prepare the rice according to package instructions.
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Slice two cloves of garlic very thinly, and finely chop the other two.
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Trim the green beans and cut them into 1 inch pieces.
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Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
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Add the sliced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds.
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Add the green beans, 1/4 cup water, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
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Cook for about 4 minutes, stirring frequently.
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Meanwhile, seed and finely chop the chile.
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Use gloves or plastic baggies to protect your fingers!
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Remove the green bean mixture from the skillet and set aside.
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Add 1 tablespoon of oil to the skillet and heat over medium high heat.
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Meanwhile, thinly slice the chicken and cut it into bite size pieces.
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Add the 2 cloves of chopped garlic and the chopped chile to the oil and stir for about 30 seconds.
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Add the chicken and brown for about 2-3 minutes.
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Add 2 tablespoons of water, the fish sauce, soy sauce, and sugar.
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Stirring, cook for about a minute longer.
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Add the basil and cook for about 30 seconds, or until just wilted.
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Add the green bean mixture to the chicken mixture and stir to combine everything.
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Serve with the prepared brown rice.
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Enjoy!

315

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup Brown Rice, The Quick Cooking Kind, 4 cloves Garlic, 2 Sliced Thin And 2 Chopped, 1 pound Green Beans, Trimmed And Cut Into 1 Inch Pieces, 1 teaspoon Vegetable Oil, and more.

Yes, Thai Basil Chile Chicken with Green Beans 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Thai Basil Chile Chicken with Green Beans

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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