THAI CHICKEN WITH BASIL

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Thai fish sauce, or nam pla, is a salty, watery, fermented sauce with a very pungent odor. It is used extensively in Southeast Asian cooking. You may be familiar with its flavor, as it's the key ingredient in the sauce accompanying deep-fried spring rolls served in Thai and Vietnamese restaurants.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 lb)
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 jalapeƱo chiles, seeded, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fish sauce*
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves
1 tablespoon chopped unsalted dry-roasted peanuts

Steps:

  • In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cut each chicken breast into 4 pieces. Cook chicken, garlic and chiles in oil 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink in center.
  • Stir in fish sauce and sugar. Sprinkle with basil, mint and peanuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 290 mg, Sugar 1 g, TransFat 0 g

Laisa Ledua
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again and again.


Touqeer Abbas
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the sweet and savory sauce, and they didn't even notice the hidden vegetables.


Justice Ansah
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I love that this recipe uses simple, everyday ingredients. I always have these things on hand, so I can make this dish whenever I want.


Dee Flowers
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This dish is perfect for a party or potluck. It's easy to make ahead of time, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Raju M H
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I'm not a huge fan of basil, but I really enjoyed this dish. The basil flavor was subtle and didn't overpower the other ingredients.


Aman Jutt
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I'm always looking for new and exciting recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The combination of flavors is unique and delicious.


Juloney Dawkins
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's also healthy and delicious.


Maihan Maheen
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I love the simplicity of this dish. It's just a few ingredients, but they come together to create a really flavorful meal.


E Miranda
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This recipe was a great way to use up some leftover chicken. I also added some chopped peanuts to the sauce for a little extra crunch.


rouf khan
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I'm a vegetarian, so I substituted tofu for the chicken. It turned out great! The tofu absorbed all the delicious flavors of the sauce.


B BK
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This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. I think next time I'll use half the amount of chili peppers.


Rex Mosh
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I love Thai food, and this recipe didn't disappoint. The flavors were authentic and reminded me of my travels to Thailand. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Thai food.


idris idris ibrahim
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The chicken was a bit dry for my taste, but the sauce was delicious. I think I might try marinating the chicken in some coconut milk next time to see if that helps.


Vivian Gyabeng
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This dish was easy to make and didn't take too long, which is a big plus for me on busy weeknights. I'll definitely be adding this to my regular dinner rotation.


Bejal Ashik
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I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly. The only thing I might change next time is to add a little more vegetables, like some chopped bell peppers or carrots.


M Jamshaid
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I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but this dish was just the right amount of heat for me. The basil and lime really helped to balance out the chili peppers.


Umar Vargan
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My family loved this recipe! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was so delicious that we couldn't stop licking our plates. Even my picky kids ate it without any complaints.


Cameron Frost
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This dish was an explosion of flavors in my mouth! The combination of basil, garlic, and chili was perfect, and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again soon.


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