Chili Basil Chicken
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp peanut oil ⓘ
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into thin strips ⓘ
- 1 None medium red onion, cut into thin wedges ⓘ
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed ⓘ
- 2 tsp ginger, finely grated ⓘ
- 1/2 tsp dried chili flakes
- 4 oz beansprouts, rinsed
- 2 tbsp fish sauce ⓘ
- 2 tbsp lime juice ⓘ
- 1 tbsp brown sugar ⓘ
- 1 oz basil leaves, torn
- 3 oz roasted cashew nuts ⓘ
- None None steamed jasmine rice, to serve ⓘ
Instructions
- In a wok, heat 2 tbsp of the oil over high heat. Stir-fry the chicken in 2 batches, for 2-3 mins or until cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
- Add the remaining oil to the wok and stir-fry the onion, garlic, ginger and chili flakes for 1-2 mins or until the onion softens. Return the chicken to the wok and add the beansprouts, fish sauce, lime juice and sugar. Stir-fry for 1-2 mins or until heated through. Remove from the heat and toss with the basil and cashews. Serve with the rice.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
588
kcal
29% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).