Spicy Thai Chicken With Basil

KPD's Note:

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!

• Total Time: 25 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 4 garlic cloves , minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger , peeled and minced
• 2 serrano peppers or 2 jalapeno peppers , minced
• 1 red bell pepper , sliced into strips
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon water
• 2 teaspoons brown sugar
• ½ 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!

Reviews

[Bonnie G #2]

I was looking for something quick to use my chicken tenders and DH wanted Thai - found this and it was fast, easy and delicious. I had to make a few changes based on what I had - used a sweet onion as that's what I have, and dried basil. Used japanese noodles stir fried with the finished dish instead of over steamed rice. It was so good and not to much heat, though I'm sure it'd have to be toned down if you've got picky kids like my DGSs, but hey - they weren't here last night.

[packerfan0415]

I made a few changes to this recipe and it was the quickest, most delicious Thai dish ever. I added some red pepper flakes to give it more "heat", and tripled the "sauce" ingredients because my family prefers more when serving over rice. I will make this dish regularly!

[GaKaye]

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.