Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Pineapple Basil Chicken

This recipe comes from the cookbook called Thai Cooking and More that I picked up at a book outlet years ago. Every recipe I have tried from this book has been a winner, including this simple but delicious Pineapple Basil Chicken. I cut this recipe in half.

recipe

ingredients
For this recipe you will need, chicken, pineapple, corn starch, a hot pepper, oil, garlic, basil, cashews, soy sauce and fish sauce.

measured
The most important part of making a successful stir fry is to have everything measured and ready to cook before you even turn on a burner. Measure out your pineapple, juice and nuts.

slurry
Mix the corn starch with the pineapple juice.

chopped
Chop your pepper and your green onion.

chopped
Chop your basil, garlic and chicken.

ready to cook
Once everything is staged near the stove, you can start cooking.

chicken
First things in the pan are the chicken, garlic and hot pepper. Stir fry these for 3-4 minutes.

onions
Once the chicken is cooked, add in the green onion for another minute.

cornstarch
Stir in the pineapple and cornstarch mixture and stir until it thickens.

Almost ready
Add in the pineapple, cashews, basil, fish sauce and soy sauce. Let this cook for another minute or two and you are ready to eat!

Pineapple Basil Chicken
Delicious and so simple. You could easily do this with mandarin oranges as well. I am definitely going to experiment more with this dish and make more recipes from that cookbook.

15 comments:

  1. Oh, this does sound amazing!! Funny thing was I was just on Pinterest trying to find your ramen noodle dish! It brought my to your blog but, not that dish. I'm pinning this one too :)

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  2. I love the flavors in this dish! Just beautiful!

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  3. This sounds and looks sooo good!! I like the cashews in this dish for a little crunch.

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  4. What a flavoursome dish with delicious tropical ingredients :D

    Cheers
    CCU

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  5. It looks and sounds flavorful and delicious. I love pineapple and chicken together.

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  6. I love the addition of pineapple juice to this recipe! I'm a huge fan of saucy Asian dishes (because I like to drench my rice in sauce) and this definitely makes the cut!

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  7. Crazy how fast it comes together after the prep. Sounds so delish!

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  8. Looks like it came straight from a restaurant! I love all the ingredients so I know it's good!

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  9. This is great. Anything with pineapple is right up my alley.

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  10. I just made pineapple with shrimp two days ago! Kids loved pineapple in the food so I must try it again. Chicken and basil sounds good!

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  11. I ADORE thai food and defintiely don't make enough of it! I seriously need to try that sauce!

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  12. I just love combining cashews and chicken. What a killer combination, I love it!

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  13. Thai is one of my favorites but I don't cook it often at home. I should change that. :)

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  14. I really love cooking with pineapple, it's one of my favorite fruits!

    Looks delicious.

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  15. I could have sworn I replied to this already! Love this combo - the nuts, spice and sweetness. #winning! Happy Monday!

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