Spicy Thai Basil Chicken (Pad Krapow Gai)

Courses: Dinner/Supper

Description

Pad Krapow Gai is a Thai street food favorite, bursting with bold, aromatic flavors. Minced chicken is stir-fried with fragrant garlic, fiery bird’s eye chilies, and fresh Thai basil, all coated in a savory-sweet sauce. Serve it over steamed jasmine rice and top with a fried egg for an authentic touch.

Ingredients

1 pound chicken breast, minced or ground
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3 bird’s eye chilies, finely chopped
1 small onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1 cup Thai basil leaves

Instructions

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1. Mince the chicken breast finely or use ground chicken for convenience.
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2. Chop the garlic and bird’s eye chilies; slice the onion thinly.
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3. Heat vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
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4. Sauté garlic and chilies until fragrant.
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5. Add the onion and cook until translucent.
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6. Add the chicken and cook until no longer pink.
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7. Stir in soy sauce, fish sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar; mix well.
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8. Add Thai basil leaves and stir for 1 minute until wilted.
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9. Serve immediately over steamed jasmine rice, optionally topped with a fried egg.

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