MYRA'S BASIL CHICKEN STIR FRY

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This is easy and my kids love it. I've also made it with cubed pork from cheap pork chops. You can spice this dish up with crushed red pepper flakes. Serve over rice. Don't substitute dried basil, though! It has to be fresh! And though it sounds like a lot of basil, that makes the dish.

Provided by Myra Steinberg Levine

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon white sugar
2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into small pieces
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
5 green onions, sliced
3 cloves garlic, chopped
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 (6 ounce) bags fresh baby spinach leaves
1 cup thinly sliced fresh basil

Steps:

  • Combine soy sauce, water, and sugar in a bowl.
  • Marinate chicken in soy sauce mixture for 30 minutes.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat.
  • Cook and stir green onions in oil for 1 minute. Add garlic and cook and stir for 1 minute. Transfer to a small bowl.
  • Pour 3 tablespoons oil into the skillet. Cook and stir chicken and marinade until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, about 5 minutes.
  • Add spinach leaves to chicken. Cover for 4 minutes stirring occasionally.
  • Stir green onion mixture into chicken and spinach; cook to reheat onions, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Stir in basil and cook until heated, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277.9 calories, Carbohydrate 5.9 g, Cholesterol 86.1 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 33.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 272.6 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

jr x bros
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I had some trouble finding oyster sauce at my local grocery store, so I used hoisin sauce instead. It worked out great! The stir-fry was delicious and my family loved it. I will definitely be making this again.


Shohag Md0944
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra garlic and ginger, and that helped a lot. I also used a different type of soy sauce, which made a big difference. Overall, it was a good recipe, but it needed a few tweaks to make it perfec


Musa Bala
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The chicken was perfectly cooked and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe for a party or potluck.


Pratima Basnet
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I've tried this recipe a few times now and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make and the results are amazing. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and delicious. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand


kgomotso phuti
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! I made it for my family and they all loved it. The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was perfectly balanced. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


charles ambaisi
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I had some trouble finding oyster sauce at my local grocery store, so I used hoisin sauce instead. It worked out great! The stir-fry was delicious and my family loved it. I will definitely be making this again.


Sarfraz Ahmed
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra garlic and ginger, and that helped a lot. I also used a different type of soy sauce, which made a big difference. Overall, it was a good recipe, but it needed a few tweaks to make it perfec


maya rahman
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The chicken was perfectly cooked and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe for a party or potluck.


Zarif Abdul
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I've tried this recipe a few times now and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make and the results are amazing. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and delicious. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand


Sedik Troida
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! I made it for my family and they all loved it. The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was perfectly balanced. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Tootie & Dink Est. 2004
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I had some trouble finding oyster sauce at my local grocery store, so I used hoisin sauce instead. It worked out great! The stir-fry was delicious and my family loved it. I will definitely be making this again.


Iqra Mehar
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra garlic and ginger, and that helped a lot. I also used a different type of soy sauce, which made a big difference. Overall, it was a good recipe, but it needed a few tweaks to make it perfec


Rejoice Dede Richards
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make and the results are amazing. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and delicious. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on han


Aiman Badr
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The chicken was perfectly cooked and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe for a party or potluck.


Qaiser Jan
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was perfectly balanced. I served it over rice, and it was a hit with my family. I will definitely be making this again!


Mukhtar Ahmed xusen
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I'm not usually a fan of stir-fries, but this one was really good! The sauce was flavorful and the chicken was tender. I also liked the addition of the vegetables, which added a nice variety of textures and flavors. I would definitely recommend this


Alyssa James
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This basil chicken stir-fry was so tasty and flavorful! The chicken was perfectly cooked and the sauce was amazing. I loved the addition of the bell peppers and onion, which added a nice crunch and sweetness to the dish. I will definitely be making t