How to Make Spicy Thai Basil Chicken (Pad Krapow Gai) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Spicy Thai Basil Chicken, also known as Pad Krapow Gai, is a classic Thai dish that is beloved for its bold flavors and aromatic spices. This dish is a staple in Thai cuisine and is often enjoyed by locals and tourists alike. The combination of tender chicken, fragrant basil, and fiery chilies makes for a mouthwatering and truly addictive meal.

One of the best things about this dish is that it can be easily made at home, allowing you to enjoy the taste of authentic Thai cuisine withou...

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Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce, or as needed
  • 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, Serrano, or other hot pepper
  • 1 cup very thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
  • 2 cups hot cooked rice

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 servings

  • Gather ingredients.
  • Whisk chicken broth, oyster sauce, soy sauce, fish sauce, white sugar, and brown sugar together in a bowl until well blended.
  • Heat large skillet over high heat. Drizzle in oil. Add chicken and stir fry until it loses its raw color, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Stir in shallots, garlic, and sliced chilies. Continue cooking on high heat until some of the juices start to caramelize in the bottom of the pan, about 2 or 3 more minutes.
  • Add about a tablespoon of the sauce mixture to the skillet; cook and stir until sauce begins to caramelize, about 1 minute.
  • Pour in the rest of the sauce. Cook and stir until sauce has deglazed the bottom of the pan. Continue to cook until sauce glazes onto the meat, 1 or 2 more minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Stir in basil. Cook and stir until basil is wilted, about 20 seconds. Serve with rice.
  • Serve hot and enjoy!
  • Nutrition

    715 cal.

    • Total Fat: 30g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 156mg
    • Sodium: 1182mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 59g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 50g
    • Vitamin C: 31mg
    • Calcium: 99mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 670mg