Thai Basil Chicken
- 1 12 lbs chicken thighs, boneless, skinless, cut into bite sized peices
- 1 small red bell pepper, large chopped
- 1 small green bell pepper, large chopped
- 1 small onion, large chopped
- 3 -4 jalapenos, thinly sliced (you can remove the seeds for less heat)
- 6 -7 green onions, large chopped
- 14 cup Thai basil, chopped (regular basil can be substituted)
- Thai chile (I use about 12-15)
- 3 tablespoons sesame oil
- 14 cup oyster sauce
- 3 -4 tablespoons water
- 1 dash five-spice powder
- steamed rice, for serving
- Important: when stir-frying have all meats and vegetables cut and have on hand and ready for the wok (or cast iron skillet).
- Heat wok or cast iron skillet and add 2 tbsp sesame oil.
- Add chicken to hot oil and stir until cooked through.
- Remove chicken to a medium bowl.
- Add remaining tbsp of sesame oil and then add vegetables and basil.
- Stir fry until crisp-tender.
- Add to bowl with chicken.
- Deglaze the pan with oyster sauce and water.
- Add thai chilis and dash of five spice powder, stir.
- Add vegetables and chicken back into wok with sauce.
- Stir.
- Serve over steamed rice.
chicken, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, onion, green onions, basil, chile, sesame oil, oyster sauce, fivespice powder, rice
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/thai-basil-chicken-413536 (may not work)