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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (200g) Recipe makes 4 servings
Calories 323
Calories from Fat 189		(58%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 21.1g	32%
	Saturated Fat 4.0g	20%
	Monounsaturated Fat 9.8g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 5.8g
	Trans Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 72mg		24%
Sodium 580mg		24%
Potassium 443mg		12%
Total Carbohydrate 7.6g		2%
	Dietary Fiber 1.6g	6%
	Sugars 4.3g
Protein 25.6g		51%
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Spicy Thai Chicken With Basil

Recipe #193902 | 25 min | 10 min prep | add private note

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By: KPD
Nov 4, 2006

DH and I love spicy foods. I have made this dish many, many times. It came from my Asian Hot & Spicy Cookbook. This is so simple to make, it requires zero effort...which I'm all about! Great served with rice and my Chili Lime Chickpeas. Enjoy!

SERVES 4 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

2 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon sesame oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and minced
2 serrano peppers or jalapeno peppers, minced
1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon water
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1/2 cup fresh basil leaf, torn into big pieces
5 green onions, cut diagonally into 1-inch pieces
1 lb chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes

Directions

1
Saute garlic, ginger and peppers in canola and sesame oils in a large wok or skillet for about 1 minute.
2
Increase heat to high and add chicken. Stir-fry until chicken is browned, about 5 minutes.
3
Stir in soy sauce, water and brown sugar. Reduce heat to medium and cook for 5 more minutes or until chicken is completely cooked through.
4
Add in basil and scallions. Serve!

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From: GaKaye

On Sep 9, 2009

This is ok, but not a keeper for me. I made it exactly as written, and was disappointed in the heat level, because it wasn't spicy at all. Of course, the serranos I got may not have been very hot; that happens. I wouldn't call this Thai.

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From: Belinda in Austin, TX

On Jun 11, 2009

We loved it...with a couple of additions. Like some of the other raters, we didn't find it spicy or flavorful enough, as written; however, before stirring in the basil and scallions, I added about 2 T. hoison sauce and 1 T. red chili sauce. That added lots of flavor, and made this dish both easy and really delicious! I served this with jasmine rice and Sauteed Spinach With Sesame - Korean. The combo was wonderful! Thanks for the great idea!

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From: GirlyJu

On Aug 18, 2008

Loved it! Served with Satay-flavored noodles.

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From: Roxygirl in Colorado

On Jan 15, 2007

This was a delicious mix of spicy/sweet flavors! I only used one canned jalapeno and it was plenty hot. The brown sugar added a wonderful zestiness to the rich dark sauce. I added a bit of fresh asparagus that I sauteed with the chicken (since I had it on hand) and it went great. Thanks so much KPD for a recipe I will make again. Roxygirl

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