Basil Chile Chicken Stir-Fry

Name: Basil Chile Chicken Stir-Fry
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 tsp. vegetable oil; 4 cloves garlic; 1 lb. green beans, cut into 1" pieces; 1/4 c. plus 2 tbsp. water; 1/4 tsp. Kosher salt; 1/4 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper; 1 Thai or serrano chile, seeded and finely chopped; 1 1/2 lb. skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into 1" pieces; 2 tbsp. fish sauce; 2 tsp. sugar; 1 tsp. soy sauce; 1/2 c. coarsely chopped basil leaves, plus more for garnish; Cooked brown rice, for serving

By The Good Housekeeping Test KitchenPublished: Aug 3, 2016

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Yields:

4 serving(s)

Active Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Kick takeout to the curb and make this Asian-inspired stir-fry at home.

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Ingredients

1 tsp. vegetable oil
4 cloves garlic
1 lb. green beans, cut into 1" pieces
1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp. water
1/4 tsp. Kosher salt
1/4 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper
1 Thai or serrano chile, seeded and finely chopped
1 1/2 lb. skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into 1" pieces
2 Tbsp. fish sauce
2 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. soy sauce
1/2 cup coarsely chopped basil leaves, plus more for garnish
Cooked brown rice, for serving

Directions

1. Step 1In a 12" skillet, heat vegetable oil on medium-high. Add 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced; cook, stirring, until golden. Add green beans, 1/4 cup water, salt, and pepper. Cook 4 to 5 minutes or until beans are crisp-tender and water has evaporated, stirring frequently. Transfer to bowl.
2. Step 2In same skillet, heat oil on medium-high. Add chile and remaining 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; cook until garlic is golden. Add chicken; cook 4 to 5 minutes or until chicken just loses its pink color, stirring occasionally.
3. Step 3Stir in 2 tablespoons water, fish sauce, sugar, and soy sauce; cook 1 to 2 minutes or until chicken is cooked through (165 degrees F). Stir in basil leaves. Serve with green beans over brown rice. Garnish with whole basil leaves.