SPICY BASIL CHICKEN STIR-FRY

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In this quick Thai-inspired dinner, chunks of juicy chicken thigh are stir-fried with a flavorful three-ingredient sauce (soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar), fiery Thai chiles, and plenty of fresh basil.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Thighs

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 teaspoons oyster sauce
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
1 1/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
Kosher salt
4 tablespoons safflower oil
1 cup thinly sliced shallots (from 3 medium)
3 tablespoons minced garlic (from 5 to 6 cloves)
2 tablespoons minced serrano or Thai chile
2 cups loosely packed fresh basil leaves, plus more for serving
Cooked jasmine rice and lime wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Stir together oyster sauce, soy sauce, and sugar. Season chicken with salt; pat dry. Heat a large skillet or wok over high; swirl in 2 tablespoons oil. Add half of chicken and cook, undisturbed, until browned on bottom, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate; repeat with remaining 2 tablespoons oil and chicken, leaving second batch in skillet.
  • Return first batch of chicken to skillet along with shallots, garlic, and chile. Cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant and chicken is cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in oyster-sauce mixture, then basil. Remove from heat; continue stirring until basil just wilts and sauce coats chicken. Serve immediately with rice, lime wedges, and basil leaves.

Innocent Demudia
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This stir-fry was a disappointment. The chicken was tough and the sauce was bland. I won't be making this again.


Sariah Persaud
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I love this stir-fry! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. The chicken is always tender and the sauce is flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Kayden Amoni
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This stir-fry was easy to make and it tasted great! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were still crispy. I will definitely be making this again.


Dulce Qannabbos
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I followed the recipe exactly and the stir-fry turned out great! The chicken was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


Rajon Mia
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This stir-fry was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were fresh and crisp.


Ttt Op
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I loved this stir-fry! It was easy to make and so flavorful. The chicken was tender and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


zehad shaik
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This stir-fry was delicious! The chicken was tender and the vegetables were perfectly cooked. The sauce was flavorful and had just the right amount of heat. I will definitely be making this again.


Shirley Duran
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I'm not a huge fan of spicy food, but this stir-fry was the perfect amount of heat. The sauce was flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.


Brent Bryant
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This stir-fry is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand. It's a great way to get a healthy meal on the table in a hurry.


Mr Rofex
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I made this stir-fry for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Jonny G Bi Nanjo
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This stir-fry was a hit with my family. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and spicy. We loved the addition of basil, which gave the dish a unique and refreshing flavor.


Peppi Volanen
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I loved this stir-fry! It was easy to make and so flavorful. The chicken was tender and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Jermaine Braithwaite
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This stir-fry was delicious! The chicken was tender and the vegetables were perfectly cooked. The sauce was flavorful and had just the right amount of heat. I will definitely be making this again.


Gaz Hayez
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I'm not a huge fan of spicy food, but this stir-fry was the perfect amount of heat. The sauce was flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.


Dayo Dee
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This stir-fry is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand. It's a great way to get a healthy meal on the table in a hurry.


Asanda Henene
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I made this stir-fry for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Asif Official
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This stir-fry was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and spicy. We loved the addition of basil, which gave the dish a unique and refreshing flavor.