Burmese Coconut Chicken with Thai and Opal Basil

2 Tbsp oil 
1 pound chicken parts, boned, skinned or not as you choose
2 onions, large,  in 1/4 wedges
4 cloves garlic; thin sliced
3 jalapeno peppers; stem/slice
1 Tbsp caraway seeds; ground
1 tps cinnamon, ground 
28 oz coconut milk 
2 cups thai basil, fresh; chopped
2 cups opal basil, fresh; chopped (see note)
salt & pepper 

In a large, nonstick skillet, heat the oil over moderate heat.  Add the chicken in batches and brown on all sides. Remove with a slotted spoon and reserve. 
 
Using the same skillet and the oil and chicken fat remaining in it, cook the onions, and when half cooked add the garlic, jalapeno peppers, caraway, and cinnamon.and stirring constantly, cook until the garlic is colored. Add the reserved chicken. Pour in the coconut  milk and stir well, scraping the bottom to remove any browned particles.

Cook, partially covered until the chicken is done and the sauce reduced by 1/3. Add the basil, and mix gently. Season with salt and pepper, and serve immediately. 

Note: We usually can't get Thai and opal basil.  But a mix of regular basil and fresh chopped coriander works well. 

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