Easy Thai Basil Chicken Recipe (Pad Krapow)
Looking to impress your family with a dish that’s both quick and packed with flavor? Look no further than this Easy Thai Basil Chicken Recipe (Pad Krapow). This aromatic stir-fry comes together in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. The star of the show is the fragrant Thai basil that infuses every bite with a burst of fresh taste. Serve it over fluffy jasmine rice and top it off with a crispy fried egg for an irresistible meal that’s sure to become a household favorite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients
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- 1 lb ground chicken
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 Thai chilies, sliced (adjust for spice)
- 1 small shallot, finely chopped (optional)
- 1 cup Thai basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Steamed jasmine rice
- Fried egg (1 per serving)
Instructions
- Prep all ingredients: mince garlic, slice chilies, and chop any veggies.
- Heat vegetable oil in a wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering.
- Add minced garlic and chilies; stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add ground chicken; stir-fry until browned and cooked through.
- Mix in fish sauce, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar; let cook until the sauce thickens.
- Toss in Thai basil leaves until wilted.
- Serve immediately over steamed jasmine rice with a fried egg on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg