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Thai Basil Chicken
This Thai Basil Chicken recipe is a ridiculously quick and easy stir fry that’s huge on flavor, low on effort and destined to become an easy weeknight family favorite. It’s made with chopped chicken thighs, bell peppers, and loads of basil blanked in an aromatic savory, salty, sour, spicy stir fry sauce spiked with lime, ginger and garlic. This Thai Basil Chicken also earns major points because it’s made with pantry friendly ingredients, is easy to customize with your favorite veggies and you can make it as mild or as numbingly hot as you like. Serve this versatile, filling, satisfying Thai Basil Chicken with some hot steamed rice and skip the takeout forever. If you’re feeling extra fancy, add some chicken satay and Tom Kha Gai for a complete Asian feast.
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 30 min⏳ Prep: 20 min🔥 Cook: 10 min👤 Jen📖 carlsbadcravings
🥘 Ingredients
Check off ingredients as you prepare them:
🍳 Cookware
- bowl
- whisk
- cutting board
- skillet
📝 Preparation Steps
1
In a medium bowl, whisk the Sauce ingredients together; set aside.
2
While the chicken is still on the cutting board, pat it dry and toss with the coriander powder, turmeric, and dried basil.
3
Optional: Dry roast cashews by heating a large skillet to medium-high heat. Add cashews and toast, stirring occasionally until toasted in spots. Remove to a plate/bowl.
4
Heat the oil in the now empty skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add chicken and shallots and cook just until chicken is opaque. Add peppers, garlic and ginger and cook an addition ⏱️ 60 seconds.
large shallot (chopped)1garlic (minced)4 clovesminced ginger (or 1 tsp ground)1 tablespoon
5
Whisk the sauce to recombine, then add it to the skillet and cook, stirring constantly until thickened, ⏱️ 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the basil and cashews. Taste and season with additional chili sauce for spicier, lime juice for tangier or sugar for sweeter.
lime juice2 tablespoons
6
Serve with rice.
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