This Spicy Thai Basil Chicken, also known as Pad Krapow Gai, is a quick and flavorful dish made with ground chicken, fresh basil, and a blend of spicy and savory seasonings. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, it pairs well with steamed rice.
Preparation time
10min
Cooking time
15min
Ingredients
4 Servings
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 4 cloves garlic
- 450 g ground chicken
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
- 2 Thai chili peppers
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp water
Directions
Step 1
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Step 2
Add the minced garlic and Thai chili peppers to the skillet and cook until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
Step 3
Add the ground chicken to the skillet and cook until fully browned, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks.
Step 4
Stir in the soy sauce, fish sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar. Mix well to combine.
Step 5
Add the water and continue to cook until the sauce has thickened slightly.
Step 6
Stir in the fresh basil leaves and cook until wilted, about 1 minute.
Step 7
Serve the Spicy Thai Basil Chicken over steamed rice and enjoy!