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

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A quick and easy Thai basil chicken stir fry featuring ground chicken, fiery bird’s eye chilies, and fresh holy basil for a bold, authentic flavor. Perfect for busy weeknights and packed with vibrant, savory, and spicy notes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground chicken (preferably lean)
  • 4–5 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 3–5 Thai bird’s eye chilies, finely chopped
  • 1 cup packed holy basil leaves (Thai basil)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 teaspoon fish sauce (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (canola or grapeseed recommended)
  • Steamed jasmine rice, to serve

Instructions

  1. Finely mince garlic and chop bird’s eye chilies. Wash and pluck holy basil leaves from stems. Set aside.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking (about 1-2 minutes).
  3. Add minced garlic and chopped chilies to the hot oil. Stir constantly for 30 seconds to 1 minute until fragrant and garlic edges turn golden.
  4. Add ground chicken, breaking it apart with a spatula. Stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until cooked through and slightly browned.
  5. Pour in soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce (if using), and white sugar. Stir well to coat evenly. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  6. Turn off heat and gently fold in holy basil leaves. The residual heat will wilt the leaves and release their aroma.
  7. Serve immediately over hot steamed jasmine rice. Optionally, top with a crispy fried egg.

Notes

If chicken seems dry, add a splash of water or chicken broth during cooking to keep moist. Never skip the basil at the end to preserve aroma. For gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari and use gluten-free oyster sauce. A fried egg on top adds richness and mellows heat. Cook in batches if pan overcrowded to avoid steaming chicken.

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