Basil Chile Chicken Stir-Fry

Name: Basil Chile Chicken Stir-Fry
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 c. quick-cooking short-grain brown rice; 4 cloves garlic; 1 tbsp. vegetable oil; 1 tsp. vegetable oil; 1 lb. green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-in. pieces; salt; pepper; 1 fresh Thai or serrano chile, stem and seeds discarded, finely chopped; 1 1/4 chicken-breast tenders, very thinly sliced crosswise; 2 tbsp. lower-sodium fish sauce; 1 tsp. lower-sodium soy sauce; 2 tsp. sugar; 1 c. packed fresh basil leaves, plus additional for garnish

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By Good HousekeepingPublished: Aug 3, 2010

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Yields:

Prep Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Cal/Serv:

325

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Whip up this simple, make-it-fast suppers in 30 minutes — with a single skillet. To make this Thai-inspired dish a bit more spicy, leave the seeds in the chile.

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Ingredients

1 cup quick-cooking short-grain brown rice
4 cloves garlic
1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 tsp. vegetable oil
1 lb. green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-in. pieces
salt
pepper
1 fresh Thai or serrano chile, stem and seeds discarded, finely chopped
1 1/4 chicken-breast tenders, very thinly sliced crosswise
2 Tbsp. lower-sodium fish sauce
1 tsp. lower-sodium soy sauce
2 tsp. sugar
1 cup packed fresh basil leaves, plus additional for garnish

Directions

1. Step 1Prepare rice as label directs, but do not add any salt.
2. Step 2Very thinly slice 2 cloves garlic; finely chop remaining 2 cloves garlic.
3. Step 3In 12-inch skillet, heat 1 teaspoon oil on medium-high until hot. Add thinly sliced garlic and cook 10 seconds or until garlic is golden. Add green beans, 1/4 cup water, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Cook 4 to 5 minutes or until beans are crisp-tender and water has evaporated, stirring frequently. Transfer bean mixture to large plate or bowl.
4. Step 4In same skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil on medium-high until hot. Add chile and chopped garlic and cook 10 seconds or until garlic is golden, stirring. Add chicken tenders in single layer and cook 2 to 3 minutes or until chicken just loses its pink color throughout, stirring mixture occasionally.
5. Step 5Add fish sauce, soy sauce, sugar, and 2 tablespoons water. Cook 1 minute or until chicken is just cooked through, stirring. Stir in basil and cook 15 to 20 seconds or until just wilted.
6. Step 6To serve, divide cooked rice, green beans, and chicken with sauce among serving plates. Garnish with 2 or 3 fresh basil leaves.