Thai Basil Chicken (Pad Krapow Gai)

A classic Thai street food featuring stir-fried minced chicken with fresh basil, chilies, and garlic served over steamed rice. This flavorful dish balances spicy, savory, and aromatic notes for a satisfying meal.

Steps

1. Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or skillet over medium-high heat. 2. Add minced garlic and chopped chilies, stir-fry until fragrant (about 30 seconds). 3. Add ground chicken, cooking until no longer pink, breaking it apart with a spatula. 4. Stir in soy sauce, fish sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar; cook for 2-3 minutes, mixing well. 5. Remove from heat and fold in the holy basil leaves until just wilted. 6. Serve immediately over steamed jasmine rice.

100g ground chicken 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 2-3 Thai bird's eye chilies, finely chopped (adjust to taste) 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon fish sauce 1 teaspoon oyster sauce 1 teaspoon sugar 1/4 cup Thai holy basil leaves Cooked jasmine rice (for serving)