BASIL CHICKEN

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Provided by Sandra Lee

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups white rice
1 (4-pound) whole chicken, cut into parts
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 medium onion, sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1 small serrano chile pepper, sliced in half
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
2 teaspoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons fish sauce
1 cup fresh basil leaves
1 lime, zested and juiced, (zest reserved for Rice Pudding with Coconut Milk recipe)

Steps:

  • Put the rice into a medium pot and pour in 6 cups cold water. Put the pot over medium-high heat, cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until the water is absorbed, 20 to 30 minutes. (Reserve 2 cups cooked rice for Rice Pudding with Coconut Milk recipe.)
  • Remove the chicken breasts from the bone and slice into thin strips. (Reserve the bones and the legs, thighs, and wings for Round 2 Recipe Coconut Chicken Soup.) In a large wok or skillet over high heat, add the oil. When the oil is hot, add the chicken and stir-fry until it is almost completely cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the onions and peppers and cook until slightly softened but still crisp, about 3 minutes. Add the chile and garlic and cook 1 minute.
  • To a bowl, add 2 tablespoons water, sugar, soy sauce, and fish sauce. Stir and pour over the chicken and onions and cook for another minute. Add the basil and remove from the heat once it has wilted. Add the lime juice into the chicken mixture and stir. Serve hot over rice.

Shaggy6736
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves basil chicken. It's easy to make and always a hit with my family and friends.


Roo Hitt
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This recipe is a keeper. The chicken is always juicy and flavorful, and the sauce is to die for.


chancel pemba
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I've tried this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a family favorite!


Jayden Meyer
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious. I would try this recipe again, but I would cook the chicken for a shorter amount of time.


Md. M forhad
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This recipe was way too spicy for me. I had to add a lot of sugar to balance it out.


Prince Naseeb
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra garlic and chili peppers to give it more flavor.


Aaron Vuono
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I wasn't sure about this recipe at first, but it turned out to be really good! The chicken was flavorful and the sauce was creamy and delicious.


Flash ForceFast
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great. The sauce was a little too spicy for my taste, but that's easily adjustable.


Miguel f Vazquez
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This was a great recipe. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely make this again.


Gretchen Currey
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I love this recipe! The basil and garlic give the chicken so much flavor. I also like that it's a one-pan meal, which makes cleanup a breeze.


fonyam ezekiel
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The chicken was perfectly cooked and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Precious Ubakanma
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I've made this basil chicken recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend it!


Kasumba Mansur
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This basil chicken recipe was a hit! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and aromatic. I served it over rice, and it was a perfect weeknight meal.


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