Wow, things have been very quiet around hear. All the contributors are gone, I’m not all that much in the cooking mood, and the site feels oh so neglected. Ah well, so is life.
This recipe is one that I create one day, it’s nothing too complicated. A family member requested it, and I promised to send it… then I forgot… then I felt bad for not sending it so I delayed on doing it even more. Finally, I’m getting off my butt to take care of this.
Anyway, here is what you’ll need.
2 lbs of boneless, skinless chicken thighs – cubed
1 small onion, diced
2 tsp of minced garlic
4 jalapeños, diced
1 bunch of fresh basil, 1 bunch of opal basil
1/3 cup vegetable oil
3/4 tsp sea salt
3 tsp marjoram
1 – In a large pan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onions, garlic and salt; sauté until brown.
2 – Add cubed chicken, stir every few minutes for about 10 minutes.
3 – Add marjoram and jalapeño, stir. Cook for roughly another 10 minutes until the chicken starts to slightly brown
4 – Tear your basil(s), and to the mix, and cook for another few minutes.
And you are done! The result is a dish that provides subtle flavor. The mix of basil, marjoram and jalapeño provide a bit of sweetness with a bit of kick.
Oh, and make sure you use the oil mixture as a sauce for the dish, it’s fantastic.
Enjoy!
PS – Sorry this took so long to get to you, Amma!
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#1 by Tina - January 6th, 2011 at 12:17
I’m on boatrd with that one…except the jalepenos. They hurt…..I developed heartburn…yet another perk of growing older
#2 by Van - January 6th, 2011 at 12:31
Hi Tina!
It’s really easy to make and tastes so good, especially as leftovers. If you seed the jalepenos there is very little kick left (to me), but removing them from the mix all together isn’t an issue with the overall taste. Just make sure you’ve got your basil in there and you are set. =)
#3 by Tina Marie - January 8th, 2011 at 15:53
Sounds great! We are fans of chicken meals and this will be tried soon. Hope you are staying warm….Florida has lost it’s warm weather evidently.
#4 by Van - January 10th, 2011 at 08:48
So has Texas, it seems… some snow and ice down here. Still love it tho. =)