Spicy Thai Basil Chicken, also known as Pad Krapow Gai, is a classic street food dish in Thailand. This dish combines minced chicken with spicy Thai chilies, garlic, and the aromatic Thai basil, all stir-fried to perfection and usually served over rice with a fried egg on top. It’s a vibrant, spicy, and aromatic dish that’s quick and easy to make but loaded with delicious flavors.
Spicy Thai Basil Chicken
Spicy Thai Basil Chicken, also known as Pad Krapow Gai, is a classic street food dish in Thailand. This dish combines minced chicken with spicy Thai chilies, garlic, and the aromatic Thai basil, all stir-fried to perfection and usually served over rice with a fried egg on top. It’s a vibrant, spicy, and aromatic dish that’s quick and easy to make but loaded with delicious flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 cup chicken breast minced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 pieces Thai chilies sliced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 cup Thai basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add the garlic and Thai chilies. Stir-fry until fragrant.
- Add the minced chicken and cook until it’s no longer pink.
- Add the soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, and sugar. Stir well to combine.
- Add the Thai basil leaves and continue to cook until they are wilted.
- Serve hot, usually over rice with a fried egg on top.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 29gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 8mg
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