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Easy Thai Basil Chicken Recipe Pad Krapow

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350
A quick and flavorful Thai dish featuring fragrant basil, spicy chilies, and savory sauces, served over jasmine rice with a fried egg.

Ingredients

Main ingredients

  • 450 g ground chicken or finely chopped chicken thighs
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 Thai chilies Thai chilies thinly sliced (Adjust for spice level)
  • 1 small shallot finely chopped (optional)
  • 1 cup Thai basil leaves (can substitute with sweet basil or holy basil)
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sugar

Additional items

  • Steamed jasmine rice Steamed jasmine rice
  • 1 per serving Fried egg (traditionally served on top)

Instructions 

  • Prepare ingredients: mince garlic, slice chilies, chop vegetables.
  • Heat wok with oil over high heat.
  • Stir-fry garlic and chilies until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
  • Mix sauces and sugar, add to pan, cook until sauce thickens. Toss in basil until wilted. Serve over rice with fried egg.

Notes

Use fresh Thai basil for authentic flavor. Adjust chili spice to taste.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $10
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Thai
Keyword: Basil, chicken, Stir-Fry