Thai Style Stir Fried Chicken With Basil Recipe

Name: Thai Style Stir Fried Chicken With Basil
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 4 medium shallots, peeled and thinly sliced; 2 medium garlic cloves, thinly sliced; ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 lb boneless chicken breast, cut crosswise into 1 inch wide strips; 1 tablespoon fish sauce; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; ¼ cup water; 2 teaspoons light brown sugar, packed; 1 cup fresh basil leaf, lightly packed

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 medium shallots, peeled and thinly sliced
2 medium garlic cloves, thinly sliced
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 lb boneless chicken breast, cut crosswise into 1 inch wide strips
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
¼ cup water
2 teaspoons light brown sugar, packed
1 cup fresh basil leaf, lightly packed

1
Heat the oil over medium heat until shimmering hot in a well seasoned wok or a heavy duty 12 inch skillet.
2
Add sliced shallots, sliced garlic, and red pepper flakes; cook frequently, until the shallots start to soften but not brown, 1- 2 minutes.
3
Add the chicken and cook, stirring, until it's no longer pink and the shallots are beginning to brown, 2-3 minutes.
4
Add the fish sauce, lime juice, and 1/4 cup water.
5
Cook stirring frequently, until the chicken is just cooked and the liquid reduces to a saucy consistency, 2 to 3 minutes.
6
(If sauce reduces before the chicken is cooked through, add water, 1 tbsp at a time.
7
).
8
Remove from heat, add the basil, and stir to wilt it.
9
Serve over cooked jasmine 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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 4 medium shallots, peeled and thinly sliced, 2 medium garlic cloves, thinly sliced, ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, and more.

Yes, Thai Style Stir Fried 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 Style Stir Fried Chicken With Basil

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