Thai Basil Chicken (Pad Krapow Gai)

A quick and flavorful Thai dish featuring minced chicken stir-fried with garlic, chilies, and fresh basil, served with steamed jasmine rice.

Total time: 30 min

Servings: 4

Calories: 450 per serving

Protein: 30g | Carbs: 40g | Fat: 20g

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 Thai bird chilies, thinly sliced
• 500g minced chicken
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 cup fresh basil leaves
• 4 servings cooked jasmine rice
• 1 lime, cut into wedges

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add minced garlic and sliced chilies, stir-frying for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Add the minced chicken and cook until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
4. In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, fish sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar. Pour over the chicken, stirring to combine. Cook for another 2 minutes.
5. Toss in the fresh basil leaves and stir until wilted.
6. Serve immediately with steamed jasmine rice, garnished with lime wedges.