Description
20 Minute Thai Basil Chicken (Pad Gai Krapow) is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the essence of Thai cuisine to your kitchen in just 20 minutes. This quick stir-fry features tender ground chicken, aromatic holy basil, and a medley of savory sauces that create a delightful balance of spicy, salty, and sweet flavors. Whether you’re cooking for a busy weeknight or want to impress guests with an authentic meal, this recipe is versatile and easy to customize. Serve it over rice or noodles for a satisfying experience that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz ground chicken
- ½ cup brown onion or shallots, diced
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ cup Thai basil leaves
- 1 medium red chili, chopped
- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- Avocado oil for cooking
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by chopping the garlic and green chilies.
- Heat avocado oil in a nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Sauté onions until softened, then add garlic and chilies.
- Add ground chicken; cook until no longer pink.
- Stir in soy sauces, maple syrup/honey, oyster sauce, red chili, and basil until combined.
- Serve over steamed rice with a fried egg on top and garnish with additional basil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg