Description
A quick and easy Thai Basil Chicken recipe, also known as Gai Pad Krapow, that’s bursting with flavor. This dish combines ground chicken with aromatic spices and Thai basil leaves to create a delicious stir-fry that can be served over rice.
Ingredients
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- 3 to 4 tablespoons oil
- 3 Thai bird chilies or holland chilies (de-seeded if desired and thinly sliced)
- 3 shallots (thinly sliced)
- 5 cloves garlic (sliced)
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 2 teaspoons sugar (or honey)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1/3 cup low sodium chicken broth (or water)
- 1 bunch holy or Thai basil leaves
For the Thai Basil Chicken:
Instructions
- Prepare the Thai Basil Chicken: In a wok over high heat, add the oil, chilies, shallots, and garlic, and fry for 1-2 minutes. Add the ground chicken and stir-fry for 2 minutes, breaking up the chicken into small bits.
- Cook the Chicken: Add the sugar, soy sauce, and fish sauce. Stir-fry for another minute and deglaze the pan with the broth. The liquid should cook off quickly due to the high heat.
- Finish and Serve: Add the basil and stir-fry until wilted. Serve the Thai Basil Chicken over rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 294 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 933mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 98mg
