READY IN 55 mins

Myra's Basil Chicken Stir Fry

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"This is easy and my kids love it. I've also made it with cubed pork from cheap pork chops. You can spice this dish up with crushed red pepper flakes. Serve over rice. Don't substitute dried basil, though! It has to be fresh! And though it sounds like a lot of basil, that makes the dish." — Myra L.

Directions

Combine soy sauce, water, and sugar in a bowl.
Marinate chicken in soy sauce mixture for 30 minutes.
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat.
Cook and stir green onions in oil for 1 minute. Add garlic and cook and stir for 1 minute. Transfer to a small bowl.
Pour 3 tablespoons oil into the skillet. Cook and stir chicken and marinade until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, about 5 minutes.
Add spinach leaves to chicken. Cover for 4 minutes stirring occasionally.
Stir green onion mixture into chicken and spinach; cook to reheat onions, 1 to 2 minutes.
Stir in basil and cook until heated, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve!

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PREP 10 mins
COOK 15 mins
READY IN 55 mins

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Apr 20, 2012

very good

—disue

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Dec 03, 2012

I have made this a couple times really good recipe. only thing I did different is I used velvet chicken. I love this recipe

—C_Dean

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4 Ratings

Apr 18, 2012

This is easy to make and delicious! My husband, who doesn't even like spinach, yummed this up too. I loved it as-is. My husband would have liked more of a sauce to pour over the rice. He used a bottled Thai sauce as an immediate fix. Would love anyone's suggestions of a great, easy sauce to make to pair with this!

—Mama B

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Jun 15, 2013

This was really yummy! I echo the review of another view who would have like to have more sauce, but I also served it over sticky rice and it was delectable! Love, love, love all the basil. I didn't have enough spinach on hand as the recipe called for, but it was fine the way it was.

—mihokj

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Nutrition

Calories
278 kcal
14%

Carbohydrates
5.9 g
2%

Cholesterol
86 mg
29%

Fat
13 g
20%

Fiber
1.7 g
7%

Protein
33.8 g
68%

Sodium
273 mg
11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Myra's Basil Chicken Stir Fry

Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 278
Calories from Fat: 117

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g 20 %
Saturated Fat 2.5g 12 %
Cholesterol 86mg 29 %
Sodium 273mg 11 %
Potassium 643mg 18 %
Total Carbohydrates 5.9g 2 %
Dietary Fiber 1.7g 7 %
Protein 33.8g 68 %
Sugars 2.7g
Vitamin A 117 %
Vitamin C 33 %
Calcium 12 %
Iron 31 %
Thiamin 13 %
Niacin 163 %
Vitamin B6 47 %
Magnesium 30 %
Folate 71 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.