Stir Fried Basil Chicken Food

STIR-FRIED BASIL CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large resealable bag, combine the water, soy sauce and sugar; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 30 minutes., In a wok or skillet, stir-fry the onions in 1 teaspoon oil until crisp-tender. Stir in garlic and pepper flakes; cook and stir for 1 minute. Remove and keep warm. , Drain and discard any marinade from chicken. In the same wok, stir-fry chicken in 3 teaspoons oil for 4-5 minutes or until juices run clear. , Meanwhile, in another skillet, saute the bok choy in remaining oil until crisp-tender. Add onion mixture to chicken. Stir in basil; heat through. Serve with bok choy.

CHICKEN AND BASIL STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Pat chicken pieces dry with paper towels. In a medium bowl, toss chicken with cornstarch until coated; season generously with salt and pepper.
• In a large wok or nonstick skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium-high. Cook half the chicken, turning once, until browned, but not completely cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes total. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with another 2 teaspoons oil and remaining chicken. Transfer chicken to plate. Set aside. Wipe out skillet with a paper towel.
• To skillet, add remaining 2 teaspoons oil, onion, and bell peppers; cook over medium-high heat, tossing often, until beginning to brown, 3 minutes. Add garlic; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
• Add 1/4 cup water, vinegar, soy sauce, and chicken to pan; cook, tossing, until chicken is cooked through, about 1 minute. Remove from heat. Stir in basil leaves. Serve immediately, over white rice, if desired.

CHICKEN MANGO BASIL STIR-FRY

Steps:

• In a small bowl or liquid measuring cup, whisk together the broth, soy sauce, 2 teaspoons cornstarch, vinegar, red pepper flakes and sugar until smooth. Set aside.
• In a medium bowl, toss the chicken with 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and remaining 3 teaspoons cornstarch.
• In a large 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat the 2 teaspoons oil over medium heat until hot and rippling. Add the chicken, breaking up any clumps, and cook until it is golden brown on all sides and just barely cooked through (it will cook a few minutes longer later in the recipe). Scrape the chicken onto a plate, keeping as much liquid in the skillet as possible.
• Add the garlic, bell pepper, and onion and cook for 3-4 minutes, until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
• Return the chicken and any accumulated juices to the skillet over medium heat. Whisk the sauce quickly before pouring it into the skillet. Add the mango (or pineapple). Cook, stirring constantly, while the sauce simmers and thickens, 1-2 minutes. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste, if needed.
• Sprinkle with basil and serve over rice.

THAI CHICKEN STIR FRIED WITH HOLY BASIL (GAI PAD GRAPROW)

Steps:

• Leave the fresh basil leaves whole; the flowers may also be used. The dried holy basil will soften when soaked in tap water for 10-15 minutes. Pull off and discard the hard stems. Drain.
• Heat a wok until the surface is smoking hot.
• Swirl in the oil to coat the wok surface.
• Wait a few seconds for the oil to heat, then stir in the garlic, followed a few seconds later with shallots.
• Stir another few seconds before adding the chicken.
• Stir-fry a minute or two, or until most of the chicken has started to change color on the outside and is no longer pink.
• Toss in the chillies, slivered kaffir lime leaves and reconstituted dried holy basil (if using).
• Sprinkle black soy sauce over the mixture and stir-fry another 15-20 seconds.
• Then add fresh basil leaves and fish sauce to taste. Stir and mix well.
• Stir-fry another half a minute, or until the basil is wilted and the chicken is cooked through.
• Sprinkle with white pepper.
• Stir and transfer to a serving dish, or spoon directly over individual plates of plain steamed rice.

GROUND CHICKEN STIR FRIED WITH BASIL - KAI PAD BAI KAPROW

Steps:

• In oil over medium-high heat, saute onion, basil, garlic, green onions, chilies, and grated ginger in oil until onions are soft.
• Add ground chicken and sauté until browned.
• Mix fish sauce and brown sugar together; add into chicken/basil mixture and stir to coat.
• Saute for another 3 to 4 minutes.
• Serve with rice.
• Note: please use Thai basil if at all possible, which holds up better under heat and is much more aromatic than common Italian/French basil.

STIR-FRIED CHICKEN WITH LEMON, CAPERS AND BASIL

Steps:

• Heat a wok until hot, add half the oil and swirl to coat.
• Add the onion and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes or until softened.
• Remove from the wok and set aside.
• Reheat the wok, add another teaspoon of oil and half the butter, and stir-fry the chicken in two batches for 3-5 minutes each batch, or until browned, adding the remaining oil and butter between batches.
• Return all the chicken to the wok with the onion.
• Stir in the rind, capers and lemon juice.
• Toss well and cook until heated through.
• Add the basil and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

STIR FRIED CHICKEN WITH THAI BASIL

Steps:

• Place garlic and whole chiles in a mortar and pound to a paste or mince finely.
• Place a large wok over high heat. When it is hot, add oil; swirl gently to coat the pan.
• Toss in garlic mixture; stir-fry for 30 seconds or until the garlic is just golden.
• Add chicken; stir-fry for 3 to 6 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through, using a spatula to separate clumps and to press the meat against the hot wok.
• Add cayenne chiles, fish sauce, soy sauce, sugar and black pepper; stir-fry briefly. Add Thai basil; stir-fry until wilted (one quick stir), about 1 1/2 minutes, then turn out onto a large plate or shallow serving dish. Serve immediately.

SPICY CHICKEN STIR FRY WITH BASIL

Steps:

• Prepare jasmine rice according to package directions.
• In a large wok, heat oil until its very hot.
• Sprinkle red pepper flakes in and add chicken.
• Be very careful not to let the red pepper flakes scorch! Trust me, this was learned the hard way.
• Cook chicken until it is no longer pink.
• Add garlic, onion, and bell peppers.
• Cook until the onions and bell peppers are cooked but still have some crispness. You don't want them to be too soft.
• Stir frequently.
• Remove wok from heat. Add cleaned fresh basil leaves by tearing into pieces and removing stems.
• Serve over jasmine rice and enjoy!