Basil Chile Chicken Stir-Fry
- 1 c. quick-cooking short-grain brown rice
- 4 clove garlic
- 1 tbsp. vegetable oil
- 1 tsp. vegetable oil
- 1 lb. green beans
- salt
- Pepper
- 1 fresh Thai or serrano chile
- 1 1/4 chicken-breast tenders
- 2 tbsp. lower-sodium fish sauce
- 1 tsp. lower-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tsp. sugar
- 1 c. packed fresh basil leaves
- Prepare rice as label directs, but do not add any salt.
- Very thinly slice 2 cloves garlic; finely chop remaining 2 cloves garlic.
- In 12-inch skillet, heat 1 teaspoon oil on medium-high until hot.
- Add thinly sliced garlic and cook 10 seconds or until garlic is golden.
- Add green beans, 1/4 cup water, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper.
- Cook 4 to 5 minutes or until beans are crisp-tender and water has evaporated, stirring frequently.
- Transfer bean mixture to large plate or bowl.
- In same skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil on medium-high until hot.
- Add chile and chopped garlic and cook 10 seconds or until garlic is golden, stirring.
- Add chicken tenders in single layer and cook 2 to 3 minutes or until chicken just loses its pink color throughout, stirring mixture occasionally.
- Add fish sauce, soy sauce, sugar, and 2 tablespoons water.
- Cook 1 minute or until chicken is just cooked through, stirring.
- Stir in basil and cook 15 to 20 seconds or until just wilted.
- To serve, divide cooked rice, green beans, and chicken with sauce among serving plates.
- Garnish with 2 or 3 fresh basil leaves.
brown rice, clove garlic, vegetable oil, vegetable oil, green beans, salt, pepper, fresh thai, chicken, lower, lower, sugar, basil
Taken from www.delish.com/recipefinder/basil-chicken-stir-fry-recipe-ghk0910 (may not work)