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Thai Basil Chicken

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  • Author: clara
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stir-fry
  • Cuisine: Thai
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

A quick and flavorful Thai stir-fry with ground chicken, garlic, chilies, and fresh basil in a savory sauce, served over jasmine rice for a classic street food experience.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 Thai bird’s eye chilies, chopped (adjust to taste)
  • 1 small onion, sliced (optional)
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 cup water or chicken broth
  • 1 cup Thai basil leaves
  • Cooked jasmine rice, for serving

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add garlic and chilies, stir-fry until fragrant.
  2. Add onion and bell pepper if using, stir-fry 1–2 minutes.
  3. Add chicken, cook while breaking up until browned and cooked through, about 4–5 minutes.
  4. Stir in soy sauce, fish sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and water/broth. Simmer 2 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat, stir in basil leaves until wilted.
  6. Serve hot over jasmine rice.

Notes

  • Use Thai holy basil for authentic flavor if available.
  • Adjust chilies based on heat preference.
  • Top with a fried egg to make it traditional Pad Krapow Gai.
  • Leftovers store well for next-day meals.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 320 kcal
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 900 mg
  • Fat: 18 g
  • Saturated Fat: 4 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 12 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 25 g
  • Cholesterol: 95 mg

Find it online: https://recipe.ukfinda.com/thai-basil-chicken.htm