Thai Chicken with Mushrooms, Green Beans and Basil

Name: Thai Chicken with Mushrooms, Green Beans and Basil
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons oyster sauce; 1 tablespoon Asian fish sauce; 1 teaspoon sugar; 2 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1/2 pound green beans, cut into 2-inch lengths; 3 scallions, white and light green parts only, cut into 1-inch lengths; 2 large garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3/4 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast cutlets, pounded thin and cut into strips; 1/4 pound small mushrooms, stemmed and quartered; 1/2 cup drained canned baby corn, cut into 1-inch lengths; 2 large jalapenoshalved, seeded and thickly sliced lengthwise; 1 cup torn basil leaves

Servings: persons

1 1/2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 tablespoon Asian fish sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
2 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 pound green beans, cut into 2-inch lengths
3 scallions, white and light green parts only, cut into 1-inch lengths
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast cutlets, pounded thin and cut into strips
1/4 pound small mushrooms, stemmed and quartered
1/2 cup drained canned baby corn, cut into 1-inch lengths
2 large jalapenoshalved, seeded and thickly sliced lengthwise
1 cup torn basil leaves

1
In a small bowl, mix the oyster sauce with the fish sauce and sugar.
2
In a wok, heat 1/2 tablespoon of the oil over high heat.
3
Add the beans and cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
4
Transfer to a plate.
5
Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil to the wok and heat until smoking.
6
Add the scallions, garlic and salt and stir-fry until the garlic is lightly golden, about 45 seconds.
7
Add the chicken in 3 batches, waiting a few seconds between additions, and stir-fry until it barely turns white, about 2 minutes.
8
Add the mushrooms, corn, jalapenos and green beans and stir-fry until the vegetables are crisp-tender, 2 to 3 minutes.
9
Add the oyster sauce mixture and stir-fry until the chicken is cooked through, about 2 minutes longer.
10
Stir in the basil, transfer to a platter and serve.

365

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* 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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 tablespoons oyster sauce, 1 tablespoon Asian fish sauce, 1 teaspoon sugar, 2 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Thai Chicken with Mushrooms, Green Beans and 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!