20 Minute Thai Basil Chicken (Pad Gai Krapow)
Quickly whip up your new favorite Asian dish, Thai Basil Chicken. This Pad Kra Pao is loaded with salty, sticky, sharp, and spicy, featuring the star ingredient – 'holy' basil.
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INGREDIENTS
Thai Basil Stir Fry
- ½ cup brown onion or shallot, diced or shallots roughly chopped
- 8 oz ground chicken
- 5 garlic cloves
- ½ cup Thai basil or regular basil, see notes
- 1 medium red chili, chopped roughly
- 1 medium mild hot green pepper,, chopped
- Avocado oil for cooking
Sauce
- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce, gluten-free if needed
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce low sodium if possible and gluten-free if using
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or 2 teaspoon liquid honey
- 1 teaspoon garlic chili sauce or sriracha, or other hot sauce, see notes
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
For serving
- 1 cup uncooked rice for serving
- 2-3 stalks of green onion for garnish
- More basil leaves
- Sesame seeds
- Prawn crackers
- 2 fried eggs
INSTRUCTIONS
- Begin by finely chopping garlic (or use a garlic press) and green chilies.5 garlic cloves, 1 medium mild hot green pepper,
- Heat oil in a nonstick pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add onions or shallots, sauté for a few minutes, then add garlic and green chili. Ensure sufficient oil for fragrance.½ cup brown onion or shallot, Avocado oil for cooking
- After 30 seconds, add ground meat. Cook chicken until no longer pink, ensuring it stays juicy without overcooking.8 oz ground chicken
- Add sauces, red chili, and basil to the cooked mixture.½ cup Thai basil or regular basil, 1 medium red chili, 1 tablespoon light soy sauce, 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce low sodium if possible and gluten-free if using, 1 tablespoon maple syrup or 2 teaspoon liquid honey, 1 teaspoon garlic chili sauce or sriracha, 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- Stir until basil wilts, maintaining vibrant color. If it's too dry, add water for more sauce.
- Serve over steamed rice with a fried egg, prawn crackers for irresistible creaminess. Top with green onions, more basil, sesame seeds.1 cup uncooked rice for serving, 2-3 stalks of green onion for garnish, More basil leaves, Prawn crackers, 2 fried eggs, Sesame seeds
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NOTES
- To Store. Refrigerate for 2-3 days.
- To Reheat. When reheating in a skillet over medium-low heat, add vegetable or meat broth, or water if the sauce becomes dry and sticky.
- For the hot sauce - you can also use something like Valentina or Franks Red Hot.
- Nutrition is estimated and makes 245 kcal per serving of Thai basil chicken without rice or egg.
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NUTRITION
Calories: 245kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 23gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 98mgSodium: 2228mgPotassium: 791mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 334IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 62mgIron: 2mg
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