Thai Basil Chicken Pad Krapow (Print-Friendly Format)

Stir-fried chicken with basil, chilies, and savory sauce, served with rice for a bold, aromatic meal.

# Required Ingredients:

→ Protein

01 - 450 g ground chicken

→ Aromatics

02 - 4–6 Thai bird’s eye chilies, finely chopped

03 - 6 cloves garlic, smashed

→ Sauce

04 - 15 ml oyster sauce

05 - 10 ml soy sauce

06 - 10 ml dark soy sauce

07 - 2.5 ml fish sauce (optional)

08 - 5 g sugar

→ Vegetables

09 - 1/2 yellow onion, diced

10 - 115 g green beans (about 1/2 cup), cut into 2.5 cm pieces

→ Other

11 - 15 ml vegetable oil

12 - 1 bunch basil, stems removed

13 - Fried eggs (optional)

14 - Lime wedges (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Mince the chilies and garlic together until a coarse paste forms. For efficiency, use a small food processor or mortar and pestle.

02 - Stir the oyster sauce, soy sauce, dark soy sauce, fish sauce (if using), and sugar in a small bowl until the sugar dissolves.

03 - Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic-chili paste and sauté until fragrant and the garlic just begins to brown.

04 - Add the ground chicken to the skillet. Spread it out and let sear undisturbed for 1 minute to encourage browning. Break apart the chicken, then stir occasionally until cooked through and any excess liquid evaporates, about 2 more minutes.

05 - Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken and mix well. Add the diced onion and green beans. Stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes, allowing the vegetables to cook and the sauce to reduce slightly.

06 - Turn off the heat. Add the basil leaves and toss until just wilted from the residual heat.

07 - Serve hot over steamed rice. Top each portion with a crispy fried egg and a squeeze of lime juice, if desired.

# Additional Information:

01 - For authentic Thai flavor, use 6 chilies and holy basil. Adjust chili amount to taste.

02 - Omit fish sauce and substitute tamari and gluten-free oyster sauce if preparing gluten-free.

03 - A generous squeeze of lime juice brightens the dish, especially if fish sauce is used.

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