Basil Chicken With Broccoli

Submitted by joolzcd

"The original recipe is Thai Basil Chicken w/Broccoli from Sparkrecipes, but this is my modified version. Also good with asparagus or cauliflower instead of or in addition to broccoli."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Yields: 4 cups
• Serves: 2

ingredients

• 1⁄2 lb chicken breast, cut in 1/8 slices
• 2 cups broccoli, chopped to bite size
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
• 1 cup onion, cut in fine wedges
• 1 cup fresh basil, chopped

directions

1. On medium high, heat pan with oil.
2. Fry garlic until fragrant.
3. Add onions and chicken.
4. Stir-fry chicken until it just turns white.
5. Add broccoli and fry for about 1-2 minutes.
6. Stir in basil and cook until basil begins to wilt.
7. Serve warm with rice.

Reviews

[Meri M.]

Completely bland even using the fresh basil. Not even salt or pepper in the recipe. Nothing special in this recipe except basic methodology for a stir fry, and that is helpful. I added honey and curry, which makes anything taste good, so it did have flavor in the end.

 

[MirielC]

Very easy and very good. I did change a little bit. I added a bit of agave nectar to give the dish a sweetish taste. This might not have been necessary but I didn't have the full 1 cup of fresh basil. I also added a touch of cayenne pepper for a bit of spice!

 

[Sydney Mike]

It is an exceptionally easy & inexpensive way to have a good-size chicken breast serve two ~ The breasts I get are usually 7 or 8 ounces each! I did make 1 small addition to this recipe, in that I seasoned it with a bit of lemon pepper! Served over brown rice, & we had a wonderfully satisfying meal! [Made & reviewed for one of my adoptees in the current Pick A Chef Event]