THAI CHICKEN WITH BASIL

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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     dinner, easy, main course

Time 40m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup long-grain rice
1 jalapeño
1 hot red pepper
4 large cloves garlic
4 shallots
1/2 teaspoon canned green peppercorns
2 teaspoons canola oil
12 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breast
2 tablespoons nam pla fish sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 cup packed fresh basil leaves, plus a few basil leaves for garnish

Steps:

  • Combine rice and 1 1/2 cups water in heavy-bottom pot, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer, and cook the rice, covered, for 17 minutes.
  • Trim and seed the jalapeño and the red pepper. Put from half the jalapeño to all of it, and as much of the red pepper as you like, into a food processor, and add the garlic, shallots and peppercorns. Process to make a coarse paste.
  • Heat a nonstick pan (large enough to hold all the ingredients except the rice) until it is very hot. Reduce heat to medium high, and add the oil. Sauté the garlic mixture for 30 seconds. Set aside.
  • Finely chop the chicken breast in the food processor. Return pan to heat, and sauté the chicken, breaking it into tiny pieces while cooking.
  • Add the fish sauce and sugar, and stir well. Set aside.
  • Wash and dry the basil, reserving a few leaves for garnish. Return pan to heat, and stir the basil into the chicken mixture. Serve over rice, garnished with the remaining basil.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 737, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 90 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 46 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 1542 milligrams, Sugar 19 grams, TransFat 0 grams

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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me, but the end result was worth it. The chicken was delicious and the sauce was amazing.


miss ilyaza
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I made this dish for my family and they all loved it! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and well-balanced. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Victor Obasogie
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This dish was easy to make and it tasted great! I would definitely recommend it to anyone who loves Thai food.


Salim Abdulhafidh
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I've never had Thai basil chicken before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It was absolutely delicious! I'll definitely be making it again.


B Boy Lover
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Alicone Edwards
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. I think next time I'll use less chili peppers.


liaqat khan10
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Thai food.


nabukenya Juliet
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This dish was so easy to make and it tasted amazing! I will definitely be making it again.


Lakenya Ward
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Not bad, but not great either. The chicken was a bit dry and the sauce was a bit too sweet for my taste.


Jimall Dixon
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I've made this dish several times and it always turns out great. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is always flavorful. I love that it's a quick and easy weeknight meal.


masud rana Masud rana
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This Thai basil chicken was a hit with my family! The sauce was flavorful and well-balanced, and the chicken was tender and juicy. I especially enjoyed the addition of the basil, which gave the dish a lovely aromatic flavor.


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