CHICKEN AND BASIL STIR-FRY

Chicken and Basil Stir-Fry image

If you see Thai basil (also called holy basil) at your market, give it a try. It has pointed leaves and tastes of mint, cinnamon, and licorice.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices (longer pieces cut crosswise in half again)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
Coarse salt and ground pepper
6 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 small onion, halved and cut into 1/4-inch-thick wedges
2 bell peppers (red, yellow, green, or a mix, ribs and seeds removed), cut into 1/4-inch-wide strips
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 1/2 cups fresh basil leaves, larger leaves torn in half
Cooked white rice, for serving (optional)

Steps:

Pat chicken pieces dry with paper towels. In a medium bowl, toss chicken with cornstarch until coated; season generously with salt and pepper.
In a large wok or nonstick skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium-high. Cook half the chicken, turning once, until browned, but not completely cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes total. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with another 2 teaspoons oil and remaining chicken. Transfer chicken to plate. Set aside. Wipe out skillet with a paper towel.
To skillet, add remaining 2 teaspoons oil, onion, and bell peppers; cook over medium-high heat, tossing often, until beginning to brown, 3 minutes. Add garlic; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Add 1/4 cup water, vinegar, soy sauce, and chicken to pan; cook, tossing, until chicken is cooked through, about 1 minute. Remove from heat. Stir in basil leaves. Serve immediately, over white rice, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295 g, Fat 9 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 41 g

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Fate ma

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This stir-fry is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. It's so flavorful and delicious, they won't even notice they're eating healthy.

Thabang Mokaleng

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This stir-fry is delicious and easy to make. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.

Tebogo Ligion

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I've made this stir-fry several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken and vegetables.

Marley Nice

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This stir-fry is a great weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's healthy and delicious.

ali faizan

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I love this stir-fry because it's so versatile. I can add whatever vegetables I like and it always turns out great.

David Idowu

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This stir-fry is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a healthy and delicious meal.

Mitchell Angrum

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I made this stir-fry for my friends last night and they all raved about it. It was so easy to make and it was so delicious.

Juan Trujillo

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This stir-fry was really good! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were crisp and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.

joe zipfel-Klatscher

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I've made this stir-fry several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.

Cheryl Brewster

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This stir-fry was delicious! I made it for dinner last night and my family loved it. The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.

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