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Thai Basil Chicken with fried egg and served over rice

Thai Basil Chicken (Pad Kra Pao)

Julia | The Yummy Bowl
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.
5 from 18 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Servings 2 servings
Calories 245 kcal

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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 and green chilies or use a garlic press.
  • 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.
  • After 30 seconds, add ground meat. Cook chicken until no longer pink, ensuring it stays juicy without overcooking.
  • Add sauces, red chili, and basil to the cooked mixture.
  • 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 for irresistible creaminess.

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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.

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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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