Thai Basil Chicken (Pad Krapow Gai)

 Thai Basil Chicken (Pad Krapow Gai)


Sure, here is a recipe for Thai Basil Chicken (Pad Krapow Gai):

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 Thai chilies, sliced (optional)
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 cup loosely packed Thai basil leaves

Instructions:

  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook, stirring constantly, until browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the garlic, onion, and chilies (if using) and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute more.
  3. Stir in the chicken broth, oyster sauce, soy sauce, fish sauce, and sugar. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 minute.
  4. Stir in the basil leaves and cook until wilted, about 1 minute.
  5. Serve immediately over rice.

Tips:

  • For a spicier dish, add more Thai chilies.
  • If you can't find Thai basil, you can use regular basil, but the flavor will be slightly different.
  • Serve the Thai basil chicken with a fried egg on top for an extra delicious and satisfying meal.

Enjoy!

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