Thai basil chicken is a spicy chicken stir fry with holy basil leaves. This dish is called pad kra pao gai in Thai. Chicken with holy basil leaves may sound strange, but trust me, the flavors are unbeatable.
CourseChicken Recipes, Thai Recipes
CuisineThai
Servings
2servings
Servings
2servings
Ingredients
250 gramsMinced chicken
1 1/2cupsHoly basil leaves or Tulsiloosely packed
1 1/2tablespoonsGarliccrushed
5numbersThai red chillicrushed
1 1/2tablespoonsOyster sauce
1 1/2tablespoonsLight soy sauce
1/2teaspoon Brown sugar
2tablespoonsOil
For Fried Egg
2numbers Egg
2tablespoonsOil
For Serving
Cooked white rice(I used Jasmine rice)
Instructions
Prepare all the ingredients before start cooking.
Heat oil in a large wok or pan over medium heat. Add garlic and chillies, saute until the garlic starts to turn golden.
Add the minced chicken to the pan and mix well with a flat spoon or spatula to break up the chicken into small pieces.
When the chicken changes color, add sauces and sugar, mix well to combine. Add a few teaspoons of hot water if necessary. Give a taste and add salt or fish sauce if needed.
Continue stirring until the chicken is done and all the liquid is completely evaporated.
Remove from heat and stir in the holy basil.
Serve hot with rice and fried egg.
For Fried Egg
Heat oil in a nonstick pan over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, crack the egg into the pan and fry it until set. Fry them one at a time.
Remove the egg from the pan and drain it on a paper towel.
NOTE – One cup = 250 ml, one tablespoon = 15 ml, one teaspoon = 5 ml.