Pineapple Basil Chicken Supreme
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients:
1
can (8 ounces) pineapple chunks in unsweetened juice
3
boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound), cut into 3/4-inch pieces
2
to 4 serrano peppers,* cut into thin strips (optional)
2
green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces
3/4
cup roasted, unsalted cashews
1/4
cup chopped fresh basil (do not use dried)
1
tablespoon fish sauce**
Hot cooked rice (optional)
Preparation:
1.
Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Combine reserved juice and cornstarch in small bowl; set aside.
2.
Heat wok over high heat 1 minute. Drizzle oil into wok and heat 30 seconds. Add chicken, peppers and garlic; stir-fry 3 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Add green onions; stir-fry 1 minute. Stir cornstarch mixture; add to wok. Cook 1 minute or until thickened. Add pineapple, cashews, basil, fish sauce and soy sauce; stir-fry 1 minute or until heated through. Serve over rice, if desired.
This recipe appears in:
Thai