Thai Chicken with Basil Stir Fry
This dish is both scrumptious and effortless to prepare. Adjust the spiciness to your preference, whether you prefer it fiery or mild.
Ingredients
- 2 cups uncooked jasmine rice
- 1 quart water
- ¾ cup coconut milk
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 1 ½ tablespoons fish sauce
- ¾ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger root, minced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves – cut into 1/2-inch strips
- 3 shiitake mushrooms, sliced
- 5 green onions, chopped
- 1 ½ cups chopped fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Bring rice and water to a boil in a pot. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 20 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix the coconut milk, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, fish sauce, and red pepper flakes.
- In a skillet or wok, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Stir in the onion, ginger, and garlic, and cook until lightly browned. Mix in chicken strips, and cook about 3 minutes, until browned. Stir in the coconut milk sauce. Continue cooking until sauce is reduced be about 1/3. Mix in mushrooms, green onions, and basil, and cook until heated through. Serve over the cooked rice.
Nutrition
Calories: 506kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 37gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 78mgSodium: 804mgPotassium: 462mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 81mgIron: 5mg
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