Chicken in Thai Basil Stir Fry | Easy Chicken Recipes | Pad Kra Pao

ground meat

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken

Tofu offers a plant-based protein option.

Thai basil

🥗Healthier: sweet basil

💰Cheaper: regular basil

Sweet basil is more widely available.

oyster sauce

🥗Healthier: mushroom sauce

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Mushroom sauce provides a similar umami flavor.

bird's eye chili

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Jalapeños are milder and easier to find.

Marinate chicken slices with salt, soy sauce, and fish sauce for a while.

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

Add roughly crushed garlic and dried red chilies; stir-fry until fragrant.

Add marinated chicken and cook until browned, breaking it apart as needed.

Add sliced red onion and bell peppers; stir-fry until vegetables are tender.

Season with black pepper and additional fish sauce if desired.

Stir in Thai basil leaves and hot chili sauce; cook until basil is wilted.

Serve hot.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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