Chinese cuisine

Easy

Chicken and Basil Stir-Fry

Name: Chicken and Basil Stir-Fry
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 lb. Chicken legs; 1 oz. Green chili; 0.5 oz. Garlic, sliced; 0.5 oz. Dried red chili, chopped; 0.5 oz. Green onion, chopped; 0.5 oz. Basil; Chicken Marinade -; 0.5 tbsp. Soy sauce; 1 large Egg; 1 tsp. Salt; 1 tbsp. Corn starch; Seasoning -; 1 tbsp. Sichuan peppercorns; 1 tbsp. Chili oil; 1 tbsp. Soy sauce; 1 tbsp. Sugar; 1 tsp. Salt; 1 tbsp. Zhenjiang rice black vinegar; 0.5 cup Beer; 0.25 cup Slurry (a mixture of water and corn starch of equal parts); 0.5 tbsp. Sesame oil

Chef John Zhang

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This Basil and Chicken Stir Fry has a savory sauce mixture drizzled over juicy chicken and a healthy blend of fresh basil leaves.

Recipe

PRE TIME: 35 min

COOKING TIME: 20 min

TOTAL TIME: 55 min

2 SERVING

Ingredients:

1 lb. Chicken legs
1 oz. Green chili
0.5 oz. Garlic, sliced
0.5 oz. Dried red chili, chopped
0.5 oz. Green onion, chopped
0.5 oz. Basil
Chicken Marinade -
0.5 tbsp. Soy sauce
1 large Egg
1 tsp. Salt
1 tbsp. Corn starch
Seasoning -
1 tbsp. Sichuan peppercorns
1 tbsp. Chili oil
1 tbsp. Soy sauce
1 tbsp. Sugar
1 tsp. Salt
1 tbsp. Zhenjiang rice black vinegar
0.5 cup Beer
0.25 cup Slurry (a mixture of water and corn starch of equal parts)
0.5 tbsp. Sesame oil

Directions:

Step 1

Debone the chicken leg, then cut into chunky pieces.

Step 2

In a mixing bowl, combine chicken with marinade ingredients: soy sauce, egg, salt, and corn starch thoroughly. Then marinate for 30 minutes.

Step 3

In a skillet over high heat, add cooking oil and peppercorns, and stir fry until fragrant. Then, add green chili, garlic slices, chopped dry chili, chili oil, and the chicken, and stir fry until the chicken pieces are no longer pink. Add chopped green onion, soy sauce, sugar, salt, Zhenjiang vinegar, and beer, and stir fry several times. Then, pour in cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce, and add sesame, and basils. Continue to stir fry until desired consistency.

Step 4

Serve hot.