Spicy Thai Basil Chicken recipe

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 ½ pounds chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces
¼ cup chopped white onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (13.5 ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk
⅔ cup white sugar
½ cup diced jarred jalapeno peppers (such as Mt. Olive®)
¼ cup rice vinegar
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
¼ cup chopped Thai basil

Nutrition Info

590.3 calories
carbohydrate: 37 g
cholesterol: 107.8 mg
fat: 35.1 g
fiber: 1.6 g
protein: 33.1 g
saturatedFat: 17.2 g
servingSize: -
sodium: 740.8 mg
sugar: 22.7 g
transFat: : -
unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

  1. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute chicken, onion, and garlic in the hot oil until chicken is no longer pink, about 6 minutes.

  2. Combine coconut milk, sugar, diced jalapenos, rice vinegar, salt, and turmeric in a bowl.

  3. Reduce heat to medium and pour coconut mixture into the pan with the chicken. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, and cook until chicken is cooked through and sauce has thickened, about 6 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in basil.

Recipe Yield

6 servings

Recipe Note

This simple recipe creates the feel you went out for dinner at your local Thai place, but only takes 30 minutes at home. Fresh basil, diced jalapenos, chicken, and coconut milk are the stars of this dish served over white rice.

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