SPICY CHICKEN WITH PEPPERS AND BASIL

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Courtesy of Rachael Ray, this recipe from Foodnetwork.com uses classic Thai flavors. Here for safe keeping/nutritional assessment.

Provided by ElleFirebrand

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups jasmine rice, prepared to directions on the package
1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon canola oil
hot sauce, to taste
1/2-1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
2 red bell peppers, seeded and thinly sliced
4 garlic cloves, chopped
2 tablespoons fish sauce
20 fresh basil leaves, torn

Steps:

  • Place rice on the stovetop to cook, according to package directions.
  • Cut chicken on an angle across the breast into thin strips. Cut strips across into bite size pieces. Set chicken aside. Wash hands and cutting board.
  • When the rice is 6 or 7 minutes away from being done, begin your stir fry.
  • Heat a wok, wok shaped skillet, or large nonstick skillet over high heat. When the pan smokes, add wok or light cooking oil. Sprinkle in crushed pepper flakes. Add chicken and stir fry 2 minutes. Add onions, red bell peppers, and garlic and stir-fry for 1 or 2 more minutes. Add fish sauce. Remove the pan from heat and add basil. Toss chicken dish until basil wilts.
  • Serve chicken and peppers with prepared rice, salad with peanut dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 605.2, Fat 8.7, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 109, Sodium 914.7, Carbohydrate 83.2, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 4.1, Protein 44.1

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