Spicy Thai Basil Chicken

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Servings: 6
Yield: 6 servings

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

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 1/2 pounds chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces
1/4 cup chopped white onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (13 1/2 ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk
2/3 cup white sugar
1/2 cup diced jarred jalapeno peppers (such as Mt. Olive®)
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
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.