Thai Basil Chicken (Pad Krapow)

A Thai stir-fry of minced chicken with garlic, chilies, and plenty of fresh basil. This dairy-free pad krapow is spicy, fragrant, and typically served with rice and a fried egg for a protein-packed meal.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground chicken
• 6 cloves garlic
• 4 Thai chilies (or to taste), chopped
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves (holy basil if available)
• 2 eggs (optional, for serving)
• Cooked jasmine rice (for serving)

Instructions

1. PREP AHEAD
2. - Mince boneless chicken thighs.
3. - Chop garlic cloves and Thai chilies.
4. - Mix sauce: 1 Tbsp soy, 1 Tbsp fish sauce, 1 Tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tsp sugar.
5. - Pick Thai basil leaves; rinse.
6. - Cook jasmine rice; keep warm.
7. COOKING STEPS
8. 1. Heat 1 Tbsp oil in wok over high; add garlic and chilies; stir 15 sec until fragrant.
9. 2. Add minced chicken; stir-fry 4 min until no pink remains.
10. 3. Pour sauce; cook 1 min, stirring, until liquid nearly gone.
11. 4. Toss in basil leaves; stir just until wilted and glossy.
12. 5. Serve immediately over hot rice, optionally topped with fried egg.
13. (Active time ≈ 10 min | Total ≈ 15 min)

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