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Spicy Thai Basil Chicken
Spicy Thai Basil Chicken
Pad Krapow Gai — the quintessential Thai street food. Ground chicken stir-fried with holy basil, chilies, and garlic. Best served over jasmine rice with a crispy fried egg.
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a wok over high heat until smoking.
- 2
Add garlic and chilies, stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Tip: Don't let the garlic burn — it goes fast at high heat.
- 3
Add ground chicken, breaking it up with a spatula. Cook until no longer pink, about 3 minutes.
~3 min - 4
Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, and sugar. Stir-fry for another 2 minutes.
~2 min - 5
Kill the heat and toss in Thai basil leaves, stirring until just wilted.
- 6
Serve over steamed jasmine rice. Top with a fried egg if desired.
Nutrition
Nutritional quality
Balanced macros, moderate nutrient density.
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Per-serving estimate from the ingredient list. Values adjust when you change servings above.