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What’s up Whole30 challenge? I know what’s up, it is this amazing Spicy Chicken and Basil Stir Fry. I think this is one of my favorite things I’ve cooked in a while, you guys have GOT to try this recipe out!
Spicy Chicken and Basil Stir Fry
2017-04-04 19:30:49
Serves 4
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
15 min
Total Time
30 min
Ingredients
- 4 organic boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut across the grain into thin strips
- 8 green onions, ends removed and cut into 2 inch lengths
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced 1/4 inch wide (seeds and core removed)
- 2 cups loosely packed basil leaves
- 1 jalapeño, sliced in half lengthwise and remove seeds, then slice thinly
- 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp. fresh lime juice
- 3 tbsp. red boat fish sauce
- 1 tsp. arrowroot starch
- 2 tbsp. olive
- kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the broth, fish sauce, and lime juice. Add the arrowroot starch and whisk until dissolved. Set aside.
- Warm a wok or large frying pan over medium-high heat and add the oil. Add the bell pepper and stir–fry for 2 minutes.
- Add the jalapeño and the strips of chicken, seasoning with salt and pepper right after you add, and stir-fry until the chicken loses its pink color, about 4-5 minutes.
- Add the green onions and the garlic and stir-fry for 2 more minutes.
- Whisk the sauce once more and pour it into the pan. Bring liquid to a boil and let simmer until it reduces by half, about 3 more minutes.
- Stir in the basil and cook until it is just wilted.
- Serve immediately.
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Wow! This dish is AMAZING! The flavors taste just like Thailand. Thank you for creating it!!