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Flavorful Thai Basil Chicken Recipe Easy Spicy Pad Krapow Gai at Home

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A quick and bold Thai basil chicken stir-fry with a spicy kick, perfect for busy weeknights. This Pad Krapow Gai balances savory, sweet, and spicy flavors with fresh Thai basil and pantry staples.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground chicken (preferably thigh meat)
  • 1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves, roughly chopped
  • 4 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 2–4 bird’s eye chilies, finely chopped (adjust to spice tolerance)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 teaspoon fish sauce (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon light brown sugar
  • 1/2 white or yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • Steamed jasmine rice, for serving
  • Optional: 1 fried egg per serving

Instructions

  1. Mince garlic cloves and finely chop bird’s eye chilies. Thinly slice half a white onion and roughly chop fresh Thai basil leaves.
  2. Heat wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add vegetable oil and heat until shimmering.
  3. Sauté garlic and chilies for 30 seconds to 1 minute until fragrant, stirring constantly.
  4. Add sliced onion and cook until translucent, about 2 minutes.
  5. Add ground chicken, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook 5 to 7 minutes until no longer pink and lightly browned.
  6. Season with soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce (if using), and light brown sugar. Stir well and cook 2 to 3 minutes to combine flavors.
  7. Turn off heat and stir in fresh Thai basil leaves until wilted.
  8. Serve immediately over steamed jasmine rice. Top with a fried egg if desired.

Notes

If mixture seems dry, add a teaspoon of water or chicken broth during cooking. Add basil last off heat to preserve flavor and color. Adjust spice level by varying bird’s eye chilies. For gluten-free, use tamari instead of soy sauce and gluten-free oyster sauce. Vegetarian version can use mushrooms or tofu with vegetarian oyster sauce.

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