Spicy Thai Chicken Recipe

 

Spicy Thai Chicken

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

An easy Thai inspired dish with chicken, bell peppers and basil.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups jasmine rice
• 1 tablespoon light vegetable or peanut oil
• 1 tablespoon Asian hot chili oil
• 1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts
• 1 onion
• 2 red bell pepper
• 4 cloves garlic
• 2 cups fresh bean sprouts
• 1 teaspoon coarse black pepper
• 1/4 cup tamari (dark soy sauce)
• A few dashes Thai fish sauce, about 1 teaspoon or so
• 2 cups, about 40 leaves, fresh basil
• 1/4 cup salted peanuts
• A handful of cilantro
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Instructions

• Cook the rice according to the package directions.
• Heat the vegetable oil and the Asian chili oil in a large non-stick skillet over high heat. Cut the chicken into bite sized pieces. Add to the hot oil and cook until no longer pink, 2-3 minutes. Push the chicken off to the side of the pan and add the peppers and onions. Stir fry for another 2-3 minutes.
• Add in the garlic, bean sprouts, and pepper and cook for another minute. Stir in the tamari and fish sauce. Wilt in the basil. Remove from the heat. Serve over the rice, garnished with the peanuts and cilantro.
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• from The Rachael Ray Show