December 12, 2008, Newsletter Issue #234: Thai Basil Chicken

Tip of the Week

This recipe is quite versatile. Itīs delicious with Shrimp as well as chicken and you can use a variety of vegetables. Mushrooms, eggplant, and zucchini all work well.

1 1/2 skinless boneless chicken breasts
1 Tablespoon Thai Basil Paste
2 teaspoons soya sauce
1 teaspoon oyster sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons fish sauce
1/2 cup bell pepper, shredded
1/4 cup green onions, sliced
10 leaves fresh basil

Cut the chicken into thin strips.

Heat the oil in a wok and fry the basil paste until fragrant. Add the chicken strips and stir fry for 3 minutes.


Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, fish sauce, and cook for 3 minutes.

In a separate pan with a small amount of oil cook bell peppers, green onions, and basil leaves.

Combine cooked veggies with cooked chicken and transfer to a serving platter. Serve with steamed rice.

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