Ground Chicken & Holy Basil Stir Fry
Ground Chicken & Holy Basil Stir Fry, also known as Pad Krapow Gai, is a classic Thai street food dish. It’s a flavorful and spicy stir-fry made with ground chicken, garlic, chili, and aromatic holy basil, served over rice with a fried egg on top. Quick to prepare and packed with bold flavors, this dish is perfect for a delicious weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2-3 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients
– 1 lb ground chicken
– 2 tbsp vegetable oil
– 4 cloves garlic, minced
– 2-3 Thai chilies, finely chopped (adjust to taste)
– 2 tbsp oyster sauce
– 1 tbsp fish sauce
– 1 tbsp soy sauce
– 1 tsp dark soy sauce (optional, for color)
– 1 tsp sugar
– 1/4 cup water or chicken broth
– 1 cup fresh holy basil leaves
– 2 cups cooked jasmine rice, for serving
– 2 fried eggs (optional, for serving)
Instructions
1. Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add the minced garlic and Thai chilies, stirring for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Add the ground chicken and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until fully cooked and slightly browned, about 5 minutes.
4. Stir in the oyster sauce, fish sauce, soy sauce, dark soy sauce (if using), and sugar.
5. Add the water or chicken broth and let the mixture simmer for 1-2 minutes.
6. Remove from heat and stir in the fresh holy basil leaves until wilted.
7. Serve the stir-fry over jasmine rice, topped with a fried egg if desired.
8. Enjoy hot with extra chili or a squeeze of lime if preferred.
Notes
– If you can’t find holy basil, Thai basil or regular basil can be substituted, but the flavor will be slightly different.
– Adjust the spice level by adding more or fewer Thai chilies.
– Serve with a wedge of lime for extra freshness.
– This dish is best eaten immediately but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (with rice)
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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