20-Minute Thai Basil Chicken

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Total Time

20 minutes

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

10 minutes

Rating

(8)

Ingredients

4 - 6 servings

2 tablespoons peanut oil, divided
1 small red onion, peeled and thinly-sliced
1 red bell pepper, cored and thinly-sliced
Florets from 1 small head of broccoli, cut into bite-sized pieces
Optional: 3-5 Thai bird chiles, thinly-sliced
6 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
Leaves from 1 bunch of Thai basil (about 2 cups, lightly-packed)
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, thinly-sliced into bite-sized pieces
1 batch simple soy marinade

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Step 1

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a wok or large saute pan over high heat. Add onion, bell pepper, broccoli, and Thai chiles (if using), and saute for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in garlic and Thai basil and saute for 1-2 minutes or until fragrant, stirring frequently. Transfer the entire mixture to a separate plate, and set aside.

Step 2

Return wok/pan to high heat, and add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Add the chicken and saute for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cooked through and no longer pink inside. Add in the marinade, and toss to combine.

Step 3

Remove from heat and add in the vegetable mixture, tossing to combine.

Step 4

Serve warm, over rice or noodles if desired.

Chef’s notes

These little chiles are pretty spicy, but also delicious and traditionally used in this dish. If unavailable, substitute with a few pinches of crushed red pepper.

For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with tofu or your preferred protein.

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