Thai Basil Chicken Stir-Fry
Ingredient List
| Ingredient |
Quantity |
Units |
| Chicken Breast |
10 |
Ounce |
| Jasmine Rice |
1/2 |
Cup |
| Green Beans |
6 |
Ounce |
| Thai Basil |
1/2 |
Ounce |
| Lime |
1 |
Each |
| Chili Pepper |
1 |
Each |
| Cornstarch |
1/2 |
Tablespoon |
| Sweet Soy Glaze |
4 |
Tablespoon |
| Sweet Thai Chili Sauce |
2 |
Tablespoon |
| Garlic Powder |
1 |
Teaspoon |
| Water |
1/4 + 3/4 |
Cup |
| Salt |
|
|
| Pepper |
|
|
Cooking Time:
Total Time: 25-30 Minutes
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook time: 15-20 Minutes
Tools and Equipment:
Special tool 1
Special tool 2
Servings:
2
Notes:
Notes go here.
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Instructions
Step 1: Cook Rice
In a small pot, combine rice, 3/4 cup water, and a big pinch of salt.
Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low.
Cook until rice is tender, 15-18 minutes.
Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.
Step 2: Prep
While rice cooks, wash and dry all produce.
Thinly slice chicken into 1/2-inch thick strips.
Trim green beans if necessary; cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces.
TIP: To do this quickly, line up several beans and slice all at once.
Pick basil leaves from stems; roughly chop leaves.
Quarter lime.
Thinly slice chili.
Step 3: Mix Sauce & Season Chicken
In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and 1/4 cup cold water until smooth.
Whisk in sweet soy glaze and chili sauce. Set aside.
Pat chicken dry with paper towels.
Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Step 4: Cook Beans & Chicken
Heat a large drizzle of oil in a medium pan over medium-high heat.
Add green beans and a pinch of salt and pepper.
Cook, stirring occasionally, until bright green and just tender, 3-5 minutes.
Transfer to a plate.
Add another drizzle of oil to pan, then add chicken.
Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through, 3-5 minutes.
Step 5: Make Stir-Fry
Pour sauce into pan with chicken.
Bring to a boil, then reduce to a low simmer.
Cook, stirring, until thickened, 1-2 minutes.
Turn off heat.
Stir in green beans, chopped basil, and a squeeze of lime juice.
Taste and add more lime juice, salt, and pepper if you feel like something is missing.
Step 6: Finish & Serve
Fluff rice with a fork; stir in 1 TBSP butter and season with salt and pepper.
Divide rice between plates or bowls and top with chicken stir-fry.
Add a pinch of chili if desired.
Serve with any remaining lime wedges on the side.
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