How to make Pad Krapow Gai (Spicy Thai Basil Chicken)

holy basil

🥗Healthier: Thai basil

💰Cheaper: basil

Thai basil is more widely available and has a similar flavor profile.

oyster sauce

🥗Healthier: mushroom sauce

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Mushroom sauce provides a similar umami flavor for a healthier option.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: ground turkey

Tofu is a plant-based alternative, while ground turkey is a cost-effective protein.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce can provide a similar salty flavor without fish.

Shallow fry whole egg in oil till crispy (yolk should still be runny), and leave aside.

Remove most of oil and add chopped garlic and chillis into wok and fry until fragrant.

Add chicken to wok and cook on high heat until browned.

Add sauce mixture to wok and cook down till thickened and sticky.

Deglaze wok with chicken stock.

Reduce down till caramelized.

Add whole chillis and shredded basil.

Add further 1 tbsp dark soy sauce for colour and seasoning (leave out if enough seasoning).

Serve with rice (I'm using jasmine) and top with crispy sunny side egg.

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