Why You'll Love This Recipe

This Thai basil chicken, known as Pad Krapow Gai, is one of the most popular street food dishes in Thailand for good reason. It is bold, aromatic, slightly spicy, and comes together faster than you can order delivery.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground chicken
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2-4 Thai chilies, sliced (adjust to taste)
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 2 cups fresh Thai basil leaves
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• Steamed jasmine rice for serving
• Fried egg on top (optional but recommended)

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until smoking.
2. Add garlic and chilies, stir fry for 30 seconds.
3. Add ground chicken, breaking it apart. Cook for 4-5 minutes until no longer pink.
4. Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, and sugar. Toss to combine.
5. Remove from heat and fold in the fresh Thai basil — it will wilt from the residual heat.
6. Serve over steamed jasmine rice with a fried egg on top.

Tips & Variations

• Holy basil vs Thai basil: Holy basil is traditional, but Thai basil works great
• Protein swap: Use ground pork, shrimp, or tofu instead
• Heat level: Remove chili seeds for less spice, or add more for extra kick

Storage & Reheating

Keeps for 2-3 days in the fridge. Reheat in a hot wok or skillet for best results.