🌿🔥 Thai Basil Chicken in a Jar for Home Canning: Ditch Takeout Forever with This Flavor Bomb!

🚫 Stop wasting money on soggy takeout! This **shelf-stable** Thai basil chicken recipe packs **restaurant-quality heat and herbaceous freshness** into every jar—plus, it’s ready in minutes when cravings strike. “The secret? Fresh basil + chili magic!” 🥵✨

✅💥 Why This Recipe is a Pantry Superstar

• Bold & healthy: Thai basil’s antioxidants + lean chicken = a **metabolism-boosting meal**.
• Cheaper than DoorDash: Whip up 6 jars for the price of one takeout order!
• Trending fusion fuel: Perfect for rice bowls, lettuce wraps, or ramen upgrades—#MealPrep TikTok will stan.
• Freezer-to-table ready: Canned or frozen, it stays **vibrant for 12+ months**.

🥥 Ingredients (Makes 4 Pint Jars)

• 2.5 lbs boneless chicken thighs (cut into 1-inch strips)
• 1.5 cups fresh Thai basil leaves, packed (sub holy basil if needed)
• 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
• 3 tbsp fish sauce
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp grated ginger
• 2-3 Thai chilies, sliced (🌶️ adjust for spice tolerance!)
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp brown sugar

👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Prep jars: Sterilize 4 pint jars in boiling water. Keep warm until filling.
2. Cook the base: In a skillet, sauté garlic, ginger, and chilies in 1 tbsp oil until fragrant (1-2 mins).
3. Simmer sauce: Add coconut milk, fish sauce, soy sauce, and sugar. Bring to a gentle boil.
4. Add chicken & basil: Stir in chicken strips and Thai basil. Simmer 8-10 mins until chicken is just cooked. 💡Overcooking = dry chicken! It’ll finish in the canner.
5. Can it: Ladle hot mixture into jars, leaving 1-inch headspace. Process in a pressure canner at 11 psi for 90 mins. 💡 No canner? Freeze in airtight containers for 6 months!

🍱 How to Use Your Flavor-Packed Jars

Store in a cool, dark pantry for 12-18 months. Once opened, refrigerate and use within 4 days. Ideas:

• 🍜 Instant ramen glow-up: Mix into broth with noodles and a soft-boiled egg.
• 🥬 Low-carb delight: Serve over zoodles or lettuce wraps with crushed peanuts.
• 🎁 Foodie gift hack: Tie jars with a chili-string bow and recipe card.

👫 Tag your spice-loving bestie and save this for your next canning marathon! 🌶️📌