Recipe

Pad Krapow (Thai Basil Chicken)

Name: Pad Krapow (Thai Basil Chicken)
Ingredients: 1/2 lb chicken (finely minced or ground); 2 cups Thai holy basil (or Italian basil if unavailable); 3 cloves garlic (minced); 3 Thai bird's eye chilies (crushed); 1 tbsp oyster sauce; 1 tsp fish sauce; 1 tsp soy sauce; 1/2 tsp dark soy sauce (for color); 1 tsp sugar; 2 tbsp neutral oil

Thailand

2 servings, 15 minutes

Sources: Cross-checked against Hot Thai Kitchen and Serious Eats

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Authentic Thai Basil Chicken Recipe

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Combine the **oyster sauce**, **fish sauce**, **soy sauce**, **dark soy sauce**, and **sugar** in a small bowl to make the stir-fry sauce.
Heat the **oil** in a wok or large skillet over **high heat** until it begins to smoke slightly.
Add the **garlic** and **chilies**, stir-frying for about 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.⏱ 30 sec
Add the **ground chicken** and cook, breaking it into small pieces, until it is fully opaque and cooked through.
Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and stir-fry for 1 minute until the liquid reduces and coats the meat.⏱ 1 min
Turn off the heat and immediately toss in the **Thai basil** leaves, stirring until they are just wilted.
Serve immediately over steamed jasmine rice, ideally topped with a crispy fried egg.

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Chef’s tip · Use **holy basil** if you can find it at an Asian grocer, as its clove-like, peppery flavor is essential for the authentic taste.

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