Mens Health Stir Fried Chicken With Basil And Chilies Recipes

KEN HOM'S STIR-FRIED CHICKEN WITH CHILLIES & BASIL

Steps:

• Heat a wok or large frying pan until it is very hot, then add 1 tbsp of the oil. When it is very hot, add the chicken and stir-fry over a high heat for 8-10 minutes, until browned all over. Using a slotted spoon, take the chicken from the pan and set aside.
• Reheat the wok and add the remaining oil. Toss in the garlic and shallots and stir fry for 3 minutes, until golden brown.
• Return the chicken to the wok and add the chillies, fish sauce, dark soy sauce and sugar. Stir fry over a high heat for a further 8-10 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Stir in the basil leaves and serve at once.

MEN'S HEALTH STIR-FRIED CHICKEN WITH BASIL AND CHILIES

Steps:

• 1. Place a large, deep skillet or wok over high heat. Add half the oil and immediately toss in the jalapeños and half the garlic and ginger. Stir for 15 seconds, and then add the onion and continue stirring for 5 minutes.
• 2. Remove the vegetables from the pan and lower the heat to medium. Add the remaining oil, garlic, and ginger to the pan, along with the chicken. Raise the heat to high again and cook until the chicken is no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
• 3. Return the vegetables to the pan and mix in the scallions, basil, and fish sauce. Season with salt and pepper and then add the liquid, stirring and scraping the bottom of the pan until the amount of liquid is reduced. Serve with rice.
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• In step 3, add 2 cups of cauliflower or broccoli, boiled until just tender. Nix the basil.

CHICKEN AND BASIL STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Pat chicken pieces dry with paper towels. In a medium bowl, toss chicken with cornstarch until coated; season generously with salt and pepper.
• In a large wok or nonstick skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium-high. Cook half the chicken, turning once, until browned, but not completely cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes total. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with another 2 teaspoons oil and remaining chicken. Transfer chicken to plate. Set aside. Wipe out skillet with a paper towel.
• To skillet, add remaining 2 teaspoons oil, onion, and bell peppers; cook over medium-high heat, tossing often, until beginning to brown, 3 minutes. Add garlic; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
• Add 1/4 cup water, vinegar, soy sauce, and chicken to pan; cook, tossing, until chicken is cooked through, about 1 minute. Remove from heat. Stir in basil leaves. Serve immediately, over white rice, if desired.

STIR-FRIED BASIL CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large resealable bag, combine the water, soy sauce and sugar; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 30 minutes., In a wok or skillet, stir-fry the onions in 1 teaspoon oil until crisp-tender. Stir in garlic and pepper flakes; cook and stir for 1 minute. Remove and keep warm. , Drain and discard any marinade from chicken. In the same wok, stir-fry chicken in 3 teaspoons oil for 4-5 minutes or until juices run clear. , Meanwhile, in another skillet, saute the bok choy in remaining oil until crisp-tender. Add onion mixture to chicken. Stir in basil; heat through. Serve with bok choy.