
Thai Basil Chicken
Thai Basil Chicken, also known as Pad Krapow Gai, is a flavorful and aromatic Thai stir-fry dish made with chicken, basil leaves, and a savory sauce.
Ingredients
- Cooked rice (2 cups, for serving)
- Onion (1, thinly sliced)
- Bell pepper (1, thinly sliced)
- Fresh basil leaves (1 cup)
- Sugar (1 teaspoon)
- Fish sauce (1 tablespoon)
- Oyster sauce (1 tablespoon)
- Soy sauce (2 tablespoons)
- Vegetable oil (2 tablespoons)
- Thai bird's eye chili (2, thinly sliced)
- Garlic (3 cloves, minced)
- Chicken breast (2, boneless and skinless, thinly sliced)
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add minced garlic and sliced Thai bird's eye chili. Stir-fry for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add thinly sliced chicken breast and cook until no longer pink, about 5-6 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, and sugar. Pour the sauce mixture into the wok and stir to coat the chicken.
- Add sliced bell pepper and onion to the wok. Stir-fry for an additional 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are slightly tender.
- Remove the wok from heat and add fresh basil leaves. Stir until the basil leaves wilt.
- Serve the Thai Basil Chicken over cooked rice and enjoy!
Dietary Information
Dish Type: Main Course • Prep Time: 15 minutes • Cook Time: 10 minutes • Calories: 400 • Fat: 15g • Carbs: 20g • Protein: 30g • Sodium: 800mg • Sugar: 5g