🌿 Simple Thai Basil Chicken Recipe | Pad Kra Pow Gai 🌶🍳

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.

Heat cooking oil in a wok over high heat until shimmering.

Add minced garlic and chopped bird's eye chilies; stir-fry until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Add minced chicken and cook until no longer pink, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in thick soy sauce, fish sauce, and light soy sauce; mix well.

Add sugar; stir to combine.

Toss in Thai sweet basil leaves and stir-fry until wilted, about 1 minute.

Serve over steamed rice with a fried egg on top.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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