Name: Thai basil chicken noodle stir-fry
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 28 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 chicken thigh fillets, sliced; 185 gram thai basil and mild chilli stir-fry paste; 400 gram thick hokkien noodles, soaked in hot water; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 1 small head broccoli, cut into florets; 220 gram can water chestnuts, drained, quartered; 1/4 cup shredded thai basil; 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Thai basil chicken noodle stir-fry

Create an authentic Thai chicken noodle stir-fry for your family and friends in no time at all. Basil leaves are tossed through a flavoursome Asian dressing with fresh vegetables and toasted sesame seeds

Serves 4

Prep

10M

Cook

18M

Total

28M

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Ingredients

4 chicken thigh fillets, sliced

185 gram thai basil and mild chilli stir-fry paste

400 gram thick hokkien noodles, soaked in hot water

1 tablespoon sesame oil

1 small head broccoli, cut into florets

220 gram can water chestnuts, drained, quartered

1/4 cup shredded thai basil

1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Method

1.In a bowl, combine chicken and paste. Marinate in fridge 15 minutes. Heat noodles according to packet directions. Drain and keep warm.

2.Heat oil in a wok or frying pan on high. Stir-fry chicken in batches for 3-5 minutes, until browned.

3.Return chicken to pan with broccoli. Stir-fry 3-5 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and broccoli is tender.

4.Add noodles and water chestnuts. Stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes. Toss through basil and sesame seeds. Serve.

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