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Flavorful Thai Basil Chicken Stir-Fry Recipe Easy Homemade Pad Krapow

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A quick and easy Thai street food-inspired stir-fry featuring ground chicken, fresh Thai holy basil, and a savory-spicy sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground chicken (preferably thighs for juiciness)
  • 1 cup packed fresh Thai holy basil leaves (or sweet basil as substitute)
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 2–3 bird’s eye chilies, thinly sliced (adjust to taste)
  • 2 small shallots, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 teaspoon fish sauce (optional but recommended)
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (peanut oil works well)
  • Optional: Fried egg per serving

Instructions

  1. Mince garlic finely, thinly slice bird’s eye chilies and shallots, and pick basil leaves off stems, roughly chopping if large.
  2. In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, and white sugar. Stir until sugar dissolves.
  3. Heat wok or large skillet over medium-high to high heat. Add vegetable oil and heat until shimmering.
  4. Add garlic, chilies, and shallots to hot oil. Stir quickly until fragrant and golden, avoiding burning the garlic.
  5. Add ground chicken, breaking it up with a spatula. Cook until no longer pink and slightly browned, about 5-7 minutes.
  6. Pour sauce mixture over chicken and stir to coat evenly. Cook for another 1-2 minutes to meld flavors.
  7. Turn off heat and toss in Thai basil leaves, stirring until wilted but still fresh.
  8. Serve hot over steamed jasmine rice, optionally topped with a crispy fried egg.

Notes

Keep heat high for quick cooking to preserve basil freshness and chicken juiciness. Avoid overcrowding pan to ensure proper searing. Add a splash of water or chicken broth if chicken feels dry. Add basil at the end to maintain aroma and color. Fried egg topping is traditional and adds richness.

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Keywords: Thai basil chicken, Pad Krapow, Thai stir-fry, quick dinner, spicy chicken, Thai street food

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