Dinner

Chicken and Basil Stir-Fry, Everyday Food is for Dinner.

Chicken and Basil Stir-Fry, Everyday Food takes several minutes to prepare.

Chicken and Basil Stir-Fry, Everyday Food takes 40 minutes to cook.

Chicken and Basil Stir-Fry, Everyday Food makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Chicken and Basil Stir-Fry, Everyday Food are:

1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices (longer pieces cut crosswise in half again)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
Coarse salt and ground pepper
6 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 small onion, halved and cut into 1/4-inch-thick wedges
2 bell peppers (red, green, or a mix, ribs and seeds removed), cut into 1/4-inch-wide strips
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 1/2 cups fresh Thai (see note) or other basil leaves larger leaves, torn in half
Cooked white rice, for serving (optional)

Here is how you make Chicken and Basil Stir-Fry, Everyday Food:

Pat chicken pieces dry with paper towels. In a medium bowl, toss chicken with cornstarch until coated; season generously with salt and pepper.n a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium-high. Cook half the chicken, turning once, until browned, but not completely cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes total. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with another 2 teaspoons oil and remaining chicken. Transfer chicken to plate. Set aside. Wipe out skillet with a paper towel.To skillet, add remaining 2 teaspoons oil, onion, and bell peppers; cook over medium-high heat, tossing often, until beginning to brown, 3 minutes. Add garlic; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.Add 1/4 cup water, vinegar, soy sauce, and chicken to pan; cook, tossing, until chicken is cooked through, about 1 minute. Remove from heat. Stir in basil leaves. Serve immediately, over white rice, if desired.Serving Size: 4 servingsNumber of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CMUCKELBERG.

The nutritional information for Chicken and Basil Stir-Fry, Everyday Food is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 234.4

• Total Fat: 7.6 g
• Cholesterol: 15.6 mg
• Sodium: 1,185.9 mg
• Total Carbs: 34.0 g
• Dietary Fiber: 2.1 g
• Protein: 7.9 g

Chicken and Basil Stir-Fry, Everyday Food is Asian cuisine.