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Thai Basil Chicken (Pad Krapow)

Minced chicken sautéed with fragrant basil, chilies, and a salty-sweet sauce served over rice.

Thai Basil Chicken (Pad Krapow)

Total

20 min

Prep

10 min

Cook

10 min

Serves

2

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Servings

Recipe serves 2

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Ground chicken
  • 2 cups Thai holy basil leaves
  • 4 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 pieces Thai bird's eye chilies, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons Oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Fish sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
  • 2 cups Cooked jasmine rice

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a small bowl, whisk together the oyster sauce, soy sauce, fish sauce, and sugar until the sugar is dissolved.

  2. 2

    Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat; add the minced garlic and chilies, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Add the ground chicken to the wok and cook for 5-6 minutes, breaking it into small bits with a spatula until browned and cooked through.

  4. 4

    Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken and toss well to coat evenly.

  5. 5

    Turn off the heat and fold in the fresh basil leaves, stirring until they are just wilted.

  6. 6

    Serve immediately over warm jasmine rice.

Nutrition per serving

Calories

485

24% of a 2,000 kcal day

Protein38 g
Carbohydrate42 g
Fat18 g
Fiber1 g
Sugar5 g
Sodium1150 mg

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