THAI LEMONGRASS AND BASIL CHICKEN

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Make and share this Thai Lemongrass and Basil Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by sexymommalucas

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb green chinese long beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces or 1 lb young green beans, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2 -inch pieces
2 teaspoons peanut oil
1 1/4 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, all fat removed, cut crosswise into thin strips
1 medium onion, thinly sliced, rings separated
4 large garlic cloves, minced
2 stalks lemongrass, tough outer leaves removed, 4 inches of each stalk minced
3 tablespoons Thai fish sauce
2 teaspoons sugar substitute
1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 cup fat-free no-salt-added canned chicken broth
2 tablespoons spicy oyster sauce
fresh ground pepper
2 cups cooked basmati rice
1/4 cup Thai basil

Steps:

  • Boil the beans in water until crisp cooked. Drain and place in ice water to stop cooking. Drain again and set aside.
  • Heat peanut oil in a heavy non-stick skillet or wok until very hot. Add the chicken, onion and garlic. Stir-fry for 4 minutes until chicken begins to cook through. Add the lemongrass, fish sauce, sugar substitute, coriander, and turmeric. Stir-fry for another 2 minutes. Add the beans, broth, and oyster sauce. Reduce the heat and simmer until the sauce thickens and chicken is cooked through. Season with pepper.
  • To serve, mold the rice using a 1/2 cup (small gratin cups and place the chicken around the rice. Garnish with basil. Serve immediately.

Latify Fadel
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I loved this dish! The chicken was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Dana Walden
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This dish was amazing! The chicken was so juicy and flavorful, and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Nicholas Kareem
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I made this dish for my husband and he loved it! He said it was the best Thai dish he's ever had. The chicken was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Gutam Zakariya
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I love the combination of lemongrass and basil.


Thembelihle angel
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a winner. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and delicious. I love serving this dish with rice or noodles.


Joka tpm
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This dish was a hit at my party! I made it for a group of friends and everyone raved about it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe for any occasion.


Qwe Asf
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! Even my picky kids ate it without complaint. The chicken was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Aubree Lee
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This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was amazing. The chicken was so flavorful and juicy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy Thai dish.


Priest Hood
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I'm not usually a fan of Thai food, but this dish changed my mind. The flavors were amazing and the chicken was cooked perfectly.


Brent Long
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This dish was absolutely delicious! I loved the combination of lemongrass, basil, and chicken. The flavors were perfectly balanced and the chicken was so tender. I will definitely be making this again!