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Thai Basil Chicken

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Thai Basil Chicken (Pad Krapow Gai) is a quick and flavorful Thai stir-fry made with ground chicken, chilies, garlic, and fresh Thai basil in a savory, slightly sweet sauce. Served over jasmine rice, it’s a bold and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

  • 500g ground chicken
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2–4 fresh red Thai chilies, chopped (adjust to taste)
  • 1 cup Thai basil leaves (or regular basil)
  • 2 tbsp vegetable or canola oil
  • For the sauce:
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 2 tbsp water
  • Optional for serving:
  • Cooked jasmine rice
  • Fried egg

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add minced garlic and chopped chilies. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add ground chicken and cook, breaking it apart, until fully browned and cooked through.
  4. In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, fish sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and water. Pour over the chicken.
  5. Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until the sauce reduces slightly and coats the meat.
  6. Add Thai basil leaves and stir until just wilted and fragrant.
  7. Serve hot over jasmine rice and top with a fried egg if desired.

Notes

Use Thai basil for authentic flavor, but regular basil works if unavailable.Adjust chilies to your spice level or remove seeds for milder heat.Use gluten-free soy, fish, and oyster sauces to make it gluten-free.Add vegetables like bell peppers or green beans for more nutrition.This dish is best fresh, as basil loses flavor and texture when reheated multiple times.

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