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Cilantro and Lemon Spicy Thai Basil Stir Fry with Chicken

Name: Cilantro and Lemon Spicy Thai Basil Stir Fry with Chicken
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 1 cup chicken thighs, sliced; 1/2 cup Thai basil, chopped; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp fish sauce; 1 tbsp chili paste; 1/2 cup bell peppers, sliced; 1/2 cup onions, sliced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (for garnish); 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tbsp chopped cilantro

Fresh cilantro with a zesty lemon juice for a bright, refreshing finish.

27 minutes4 servings

Method

Add 1 tbsp lemon juice and 1 tbsp chopped cilantro to the dish.
Heat a pan and cook chicken until browned, then set aside.
Add garlic, peppers, and onions, then cook until tender.
Mix in Thai basil, soy sauce, fish sauce, and chili paste.
Stir fry for 5 minutes and serve.
Before serving, check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 74°C (165°F) with a food thermometer.

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