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Thai Chicken Thigh Slaw

This Thai Slaw leans on coconut and basil to do the heavy lifting. We stir-fry the Chicken Thigh for real depth, then bring it together in one pan.

4.6 from 3,270 cooks
Prep25 min
Cook30 min
Serves2
LevelEasy
Free to cook
Thai Chicken Thigh Slaw
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the coconut and basil elements, and pat the chicken thigh dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Turn up the heat and add the chicken thigh. Stir-fry over the highest heat, keeping everything moving, until just cooked and glossy.

Stir in the kaffir lime leaves and the rest of the coconut and basil flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the green beans along with a splash of stock or water, then cook briskly until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and a little acid. It should taste bright, savoury and balanced.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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