Pad Krapow Gai

Thai Basil Chicken

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ThaiChickenSpicyQuickLunch
Pad Krapow Gai

Thailand's favorite quick meal — minced chicken stir-fried with holy basil, chilies, and garlic, served over rice with a crispy fried egg.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • Minced chicken400 g
  • Holy basil leaves2 handfuls
  • Garlic5 cloves
  • Thai chilies5 pieces
  • Eggs2 pieces

Seasonings

  • Fish sauce2 tbsp
  • Oyster sauce1 tbsp
  • Dark soy sauce1 tsp
  • Sugar1 tsp

Steps

  1. 1

    Pound garlic and chilies into a rough paste.

  2. 2

    Stir-fry the paste and chicken over high heat.

  3. 3

    Season with fish sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar.

  4. 4

    Fold in basil off the heat; serve with rice and a fried egg.

Pro tips

Use holy basil (krapow) if you can find it; Thai sweet basil is a fine substitute.

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