Thai Basil Chicken

Thai Basil Chicken

Tender, spicy ‘Siam Queen’ basil leaves bring bold aroma and licorice-like flavor to this dish inspired by Southeast Asian cuisine. Make it with fewer than 10 ingredients!

Recipe:

  1. Chop boneless skinless chicken breasts into bite-size pieces. Heat 2 Tbs olive oil and sauté chicken for 10 minutes until starting to brown.
  2. Add 4 cloves garlic thinly sliced and 1 cup chopped green beans. Sauté for 5 minutes.
  3. Add 1 Tbs oyster sauce, 2 Tbs soy sauce and a splash of water. Sauté 5 minutes more or until chicken is cooked through.
  4. Add 1 big handful of ‘Siam Queen’ basil and remove from heat, stirring well to coat.
  5. Season with salt to taste and serve over cooked rice.
May 10, 2021
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