Thai-Style Stir-Fried Checken and Basil
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 2
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 334.7
- Total Fat: 13.5 g
- Cholesterol: 105.2 mg
- Sodium: 677.9 mg
- Total Carbs: 8.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 43.0 g
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Introduction
Got this recipe from the Fine Cooking magazine. If you like finish this checken stir-fry with a mix of fresh cilantro and mint instead of basil. Serve over cooked jasmine or brown basmati rice. Pork can be subbed for Chicken. Enjoy! Got this recipe from the Fine Cooking magazine. If you like finish this checken stir-fry with a mix of fresh cilantro and mint instead of basil. Serve over cooked jasmine or brown basmati rice. Pork can be subbed for Chicken. Enjoy!Number of Servings: 2
Ingredients
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2 tbsp vegetable oil
4 med shallots, peeled and thinly sliced
2 med cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1 lb chcken breast cutlets (about 1/4 inch thick), cut crosswise into 1 in. wide strips
1 tbsp fish sauce
2 tsp packed light brown sugar
1 cup lightly packed fresh basil leaves
Directions
Makes 2.5 servings
Make rice per package instructions.
Heat oil in a well-seasoned wok or a heavy-duty 12 in skillet over med - high heat until shimmering hot.
Add the shallots, garlic, and red pepper flakes; cook, stirring frequently, until the shallots start to soften but not brown, 1 - 2 min.
Add the chicken and cook, stirring, until it's no longer pink and the shallots are beginnign to brown, 2 - 3 min.
Add the fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, an 1/4 cup water.
Cook, stirring frequently, until the chicken is just cooked through and the liquid reduces to a saucy consistency, 2 -3 min. (If the sauce reduces before the chicken is cooked through, add water, 1 tbsp at a time).
Remove from the heat, add the basil and stir to wilt it. Enjoy!
NOTE: Some add 1 tsp cornstarch to the water to thicken sauce.
Number of Servings: 2.5
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LILIMEL.
Make rice per package instructions.
Heat oil in a well-seasoned wok or a heavy-duty 12 in skillet over med - high heat until shimmering hot.
Add the shallots, garlic, and red pepper flakes; cook, stirring frequently, until the shallots start to soften but not brown, 1 - 2 min.
Add the chicken and cook, stirring, until it's no longer pink and the shallots are beginnign to brown, 2 - 3 min.
Add the fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, an 1/4 cup water.
Cook, stirring frequently, until the chicken is just cooked through and the liquid reduces to a saucy consistency, 2 -3 min. (If the sauce reduces before the chicken is cooked through, add water, 1 tbsp at a time).
Remove from the heat, add the basil and stir to wilt it. Enjoy!
NOTE: Some add 1 tsp cornstarch to the water to thicken sauce.
Number of Servings: 2.5
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LILIMEL.