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ground chicken with basil and egg.

20 Minute Thai Basil Chicken (Pad Gai Krapow)

5 from 30 votes
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.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 245

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

Method
 

  1. Begin by finely chopping garlic (or use a garlic press) and green chilies.
    5 garlic cloves, 1 medium mild hot green pepper,
  2. 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
  3. After 30 seconds, add ground meat. Cook chicken until no longer pink, ensuring it stays juicy without overcooking.
    8 oz ground chicken
  4. 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
  5. Stir until basil wilts, maintaining vibrant color. If it's too dry, add water for more sauce.
  6. 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

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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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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