Chicken stir-fry with basil
4 Feb 2016
by Dinna
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
7 minutes
Total Time
12 minutes
Background
Basil is a relatively new herb in China, so only modern recipes use it and even these tend to use Thai-basil which is smaller and less intense in flavour. This chicken stir-fry with basil is a lovely, easy-to make dish - perfect in a Chinese menu or as a no-fuss meal served with rice.
Ingredients
- 450g chicken breast (boneless)
- 1½ Tbsp peanut (groundnut) oil
- 2 Tbsp chopped garlic
- 1 Tbsp chopped ginger
- 50 ml chicken stock
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce (light)
- 2 Tbsp chilli bean sauce
- 1 tsp palm or unrefined sugar (optional)
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 1 handful basil or Thai basil leaves, chopped
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breasts into 4x1cm strips.
- Heat the wok over high heat, then pour in the oil. When the oil starts smoking, add the garlic and ginger. Stir-fry for about 20 seconds until golden. Add the chicken strips, stir-fry for 2 minutes. Pour in the broth, then add the bean sauce (and sugar if used). Cook for 5 minutes.
- Finally add the sesame oil and the basil leaves.
- Serve hot.
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Categories
- Meal Type: - Dinner - Everyday - Main - Quick & Easy - Stir Fry
- Cuisines: - Chinese - South East Asian
- Occasions: - Bonfire Night - Chinese New Year - Dinner Party - Fathers Day - Parties - Sports Food
- Ingredients: - Chicken & Turkey
- Health and Diet: - Combination - Dairy Free - Gluten Free - Healthy - Low Carb - Paleo
- Skill Levels: - Easy
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