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Chicken Basil with Jasmine Rice
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16 INGREDIENTS • 21 STEPS • 45MINS

Chicken Basil with Jasmine Rice

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Contrary to what some Americans believe, this dish is more commonly cooked and eaten in Thailand than Pad Thai. This simple yet classic dish uses plenty of fresh, sweet basil. You’ll find the aromas that fill your kitchen when the ingredients hit the pan intoxicating.
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Contrary to what some Americans believe, this dish is more commonly cooked and eaten in Thailand than Pad Thai. This simple yet classic dish uses plenty of fresh, sweet basil. You’ll find the aromas that fill your kitchen when the ingredients hit the pan intoxicating.
45MINS
Total Time
$5.40
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
2
US / Metric
Jasmine Rice
2/3 cup
Garlic
10 cloves
Green Beans
1 1/2 cups
Fish Sauce
1 Tbsp
Fresh Basil
2/3 cup
Straw Mushrooms
1/3 cup
Straw Mushrooms
Water
1 cup
Water
Vegetable Oil
3 Tbsp
Vegetable Oil
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
1045
Fat
53.1 g
Protein
39.4 g
Carbs
104.4 g
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step 1
Over medium high heat, bring Water (1 cup) and Jasmine Rice (2/3 cup) to a boil in a small saucepan. Stir.
step 1 Over medium high heat, bring Water (1 cup) and Jasmine Rice (2/3 cup) to a boil in a small saucepan. Stir.
step 2
Cover the pot and turn the heat to low. Simmer for 20 minutes.
step 2 Cover the pot and turn the heat to low. Simmer for 20 minutes.
step 3
Remove from heat and fluff with a fork.
step 3 Remove from heat and fluff with a fork.
step 4
Meanwhile, pat chicken dry and dice Chicken Breasts (2) into one inch pieces.
step 4 Meanwhile, pat chicken dry and dice Chicken Breasts (2) into one inch pieces.
step 5
Trim ends of Green Beans (1 1/2 cups) and slice into one inch pieces at a diagonal angle. Set aside.
step 5 Trim ends of Green Beans (1 1/2 cups) and slice into one inch pieces at a diagonal angle. Set aside.
step 6
Peel the Carrot (1) and slice very thinly at a diagonal angle. Put into a medium bowl.
step 6 Peel the Carrot (1) and slice very thinly at a diagonal angle. Put into a medium bowl.
step 7
Cut Straw Mushrooms (1/3 cup) in half lengthwise, and add to bowl with the carrots.
step 7 Cut Straw Mushrooms (1/3 cup) in half lengthwise, and add to bowl with the carrots.
step 8
Remove seeds and stems from Thai Chili Peppers (4) and roughly chop. Add to food processor bowl.
step 8 Remove seeds and stems from Thai Chili Peppers (4) and roughly chop. Add to food processor bowl.
step 9
Remove stems from Jalapeño Pepper (1) and Red Bell Pepper (1). Discard stems and seeds. Cut each pepper in half, and place one half of each in the food processor bowl.
step 9 Remove stems from Jalapeño Pepper (1) and Red Bell Pepper (1). Discard stems and seeds. Cut each pepper in half, and place one half of each in the food processor bowl.
step 10
Cut the remaining pepper halves into thin, long strips. Add to medium bowl with carrots and mushrooms.
step 10 Cut the remaining pepper halves into thin, long strips. Add to medium bowl with carrots and mushrooms.
step 11
Pick Fresh Basil (2/3 cup) leaves from stems and set aside.
step 11 Pick Fresh Basil (2/3 cup) leaves from stems and set aside.
step 12
While the rice is cooking, pulse together Thai Chili Peppers (4 in) and all of the Garlic (10 cloves) with the Jalapeno Pepper (1 Inch) and Red Bell Pepper (1 in). Mix until the mixture forms a paste. Stop before the mixture liquifies.
step 12 While the rice is cooking, pulse together Thai Chili Peppers (4 in) and all of the Garlic (10 cloves) with the Jalapeno Pepper (1 Inch) and Red Bell Pepper (1 in). Mix until the mixture forms a paste. Stop before the mixture liquifies.
step 13
Heat a large saute pan with Vegetable Oil (3 Tbsp) over medium high heat.
step 13 Heat a large saute pan with Vegetable Oil (3 Tbsp) over medium high heat.
step 14
Add the Chicken Breasts (2 in) and saute for three minutes.
step 14 Add the Chicken Breasts (2 in) and saute for three minutes.
step 15
Add the Green Bean and saute for two minutes.
step 15 Add the Green Bean and saute for two minutes.
step 16
Add the chili paste and stir until everything is evenly coated.
step 16 Add the chili paste and stir until everything is evenly coated.
step 17
Add the sliced jalapeno, red bell pepper, carrots, mushrooms, and saute for two minutes.
step 17 Add the sliced jalapeno, red bell pepper, carrots, mushrooms, and saute for two minutes.
step 18
Add the Fish Sauce (1 Tbsp), Oyster Sauce (2 Tbsp), Tamari Soy Sauce (1 Tbsp), and Granulated Sugar (1/4 tsp). Stir constantly.
step 18 Add the Fish Sauce (1 Tbsp), Oyster Sauce (2 Tbsp), Tamari Soy Sauce (1 Tbsp), and Granulated Sugar (1/4 tsp). Stir constantly.
step 19
Cook for two additional minutes, then remove from heat.
step 19 Cook for two additional minutes, then remove from heat.
step 20
Just before serving, fluff rice again with a fork. Scoop rice into the center of two plates. Place the chicken mixture atop the rice. Garnish with remaining Basil leaves.
step 20 Just before serving, fluff rice again with a fork. Scoop rice into the center of two plates. Place the chicken mixture atop the rice. Garnish with remaining Basil leaves.
step 21
Serve and enjoy!
step 21 Serve and enjoy!
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Dairy-Free
Comfort Food
Lunch
Chicken
Date Night
Dinner
Meals for Two
Rice
Thai
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