Preparation:
1. prepare lemon grass marinade. 2. marinate chicken in lemon grass marinade for at least one hour. 3. in a large skillet or wok, heat 1 tablespoon peanut oil over high heat. 4. brown chicken well on both sides, adjusting heat so that it does not burn. 5. remove chicken from pan and set aside. 6. wipe out skillet. 7. add remaining 1 tablespoon peanut oil and heat over medium heat. 8. add basil and strained solids* from the marinade. 9. saute for three minutes. 10. add coconut milk and chicken broth. 11. simmer until liquid reduces by 1/2. 12. return chicken to skillet and cook for 6-8 more minutes. 13. serve with soft jasmine rice. basil?????
*note: after removing chicken from marinade, strain the solids and use them for added flavor. discard the liquid. |