Chicken and Basil Stir Fry
4 portions
25mThe smell and flavor of Thai basil adds such a unique and herbaceous quality to the dish, taking a simple chicken stir fry to a new level.
What you will need
1.5 lbs Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
1 Tbsp Cornstarch
1/4 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp Black Pepper
2 Tbsp Vegetable Oil
1 Yellow Onion
2 Red, Yellow or Orange Bell Peppers
6 tsp chopped Garlic
1/4 cup Water
2 Tbsp Rice Wine Vinegar
2 Tbsp Low Sodium Soy Sauce
1 oz Fresh Thai Basil
20 oz Microwavable Rice
(Nutritional facts 69 calories, 2.45 g fat, 5.52 g carbohydrates, 6.61 g protein, 14 mg cholesterol, 560 mg sodium)How to cook
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Portion all ingredients.
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Slice the chicken into 1/4 inch or thinner slices.
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Slice the peppers in half and remove the stem and seeds. Knock out the rest of the seeds by tapping the outside of the pepper.
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Slice the pepper halves into thin slices.
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Remove the onion peel and slice into thin wedges.
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Use your fingers to pick all of the whole leaves of Thai basil off of the stems.
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Sprinkle the cornstarch over the chopped chicken. Add the salt and pepper as well.
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Add the oil to the pan heated to medium-high and add the chicken.
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Brown for a few minutes on each side until crispy. Remove the chicken from the pan.
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Add the bell pepper slices and onion to the pan and saute.
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Saute the onions and peppers for a few minutes until tender and onions are lightly caramelized.
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Stir in the chopped garlic.
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Add the chicken back into the pan with the sauteed onions and peppers. Then pour the rice vinegar, soy sauce, and water into the pan. Simmer for a few minutes. The cornstarch on the chicken will help thicken the sauce.
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Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the fresh Thai basil. Serve over rice!
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