Spicy Thai Basil Chicken Pad Krapow Gai
Spicy Thai Basil Chicken Pad Krapow Gai is a flavorful and aromatic dish featuring tender chicken thighs stir-fried with fresh basil, garlic, and chilies, all coated in a savory sauce. Served over hot rice, this dish is a perfect balance of heat and sweetness, making it a delightful meal for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- ⅓ cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon white sugar
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs, coarsely chopped
- ¼ cup sliced shallots
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons minced Thai chilies
- 1 cup very thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
- 2 cups hot cooked rice
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and prepare them for cooking.
- In a bowl, whisk together chicken broth, oyster sauce, soy sauce, fish sauce, white sugar, and brown sugar until well blended.
- Heat a large skillet over high heat and drizzle in vegetable oil.
- Add the chopped chicken and stir-fry until it loses its raw color, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Stir in shallots, garlic, and sliced chilies, cooking on high heat until juices start to caramelize, about 2 to 3 more minutes.
- Add about a tablespoon of the sauce mixture to the skillet and cook until it begins to caramelize, about 1 minute.
- Pour in the remaining sauce and cook until it deglazes the pan and glazes onto the meat, about 1 to 2 more minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in the basil, cooking until wilted, about 20 seconds.
- Serve hot over cooked rice.
Nutrition
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg