Spicy Thai Basil Chicken
Description
If you're craving Thai food at home, try this quick and easy spicy Thai basil chicken recipe that's on the table in 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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2 1/2 pounds chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces
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1/4 cup chopped white onion
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 (13 1/2 ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk
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2/3 cup white sugar
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1/2 cup diced jarred jalapeno peppers (such as Mt. Olive®)
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1/4 cup rice vinegar
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
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1/4 cup chopped Thai basil
Directions
1
Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute chicken, onion, and garlic in the hot oil until chicken is no longer pink, about 6 minutes.
2
Combine coconut milk, sugar, diced jalapenos, rice vinegar, salt, and turmeric in a bowl.
3
Reduce heat to medium and pour coconut mixture into the pan with the chicken. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, and cook until chicken is cooked through and sauce has thickened, about 6 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in basil.