Thai Chicken With Basil Recipe

Name: Thai Chicken With Basil
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 4), cut into 1-by-2-inch pieces; 2 tablespoons Asian fish sauce (nam pla or nuoc mam); 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon water; 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar; 2 tablespoons cooking oil; 1 large onion, cut into thin slices; 3 fresh red chiles, seeds and ribs removed, cut into thin slices, or 1/4 teaspoon dried red-pepper flakes; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 1/2 cups lightly packed basil leaves

Servings: persons

1 1/3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 4), cut into 1-by-2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons Asian fish sauce (nam pla or nuoc mam)
1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon water
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
2 tablespoons cooking oil
1 large onion, cut into thin slices
3 fresh red chiles, seeds and ribs removed, cut into thin slices, or 1/4 teaspoon dried red-pepper flakes
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 cups lightly packed basil leaves

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In a medium bowl, combine the chicken with the fish sauce, soy sauce, water, and sugar.In a large nonstick frying pan or a wok, heat the oil over moderately high heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Stir in the chiles and garlic; cook, stirring, 30 seconds longer.
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Remove the chicken from the marinade with a slotted spoon and add it to the hot pan. Cook until almost done, stirring, about 3 minutes. Add the marinade and cook 30 seconds longer. Remove from the heat and stir in 1 cup of the basil. Serve topped with the remaining 1/2 cup basil.
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Wine Recommendation: Look for a rich but dry white wine, such as a pinot gris from the Alsace region in France.
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Notes: Asian fish sauce is available at Asian markets and many supermarkets

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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: 1 1/3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 4), cut into 1-by-2-inch pieces, 2 tablespoons Asian fish sauce (nam pla or nuoc mam), 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon water, and more.

Yes, Thai Chicken With 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.

Thai Chicken With Basil

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