The BEST Thai Basil Chicken (Pad Krapow Gai) Recipe: Ready in Just 15 Minutes! #spicerally

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Thai Basil Chicken (Pad Krapow Gai) is a bold, aromatic stir-fry that bursts with flavor in every bite. Traditionally served over fluffy jasmine rice and often topped with a crispy fried egg (Kai Dao), this Thai street food classic is pure comfort on a plate. Want to switch it up? Adjust the spice level, swap chicken for pork, beef, or tofu, or even serve it in lettuce wraps for a lighter twist. Leftovers store well in an airtight container for up to three days and can be reheated in a pan with a splash of water or in the microwave. Whether you're looking for a quick, satisfying meal or an authentic taste of Thailand, Pad Krapow Gai is guaranteed to deliver! Servings- 2-3 ▶ Recipe Ingredients ~ - 1 medium Red Onion (Roughly chopped) - 4 cloves Garlic (Roughly chopped) - 3 Thai Red Chiles (Roughly chopped) - 2 tbsp Oil - 2 tbsp Green Onion (Chopped) - 07 oz Chicken Breast (Boneless, finely chopped) - 2 tsp Oyster Sauce - 1 tbsp Light Soy sauce - 1 tbsp dark Soy sauce - 1 tbsp Fish sauce - 1 tsp Palm Sugar (Grated) - 1 tsp Ground White Pepper - 1 cup Fresh Basil ▶Directions ~ - Using a mortar and pestle, finely pound the red onion, garlic, and red chiles into a slightly chunky paste. Set aside. - Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. - Once heated, add the prepared chile-garlic paste and green onions. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. - Add the chopped chicken and mix well with the sautéed ingredients. - After a few seconds, pour in the oyster sauce, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, fish sauce,grated palm sugar and ground white pepper. Stir well to combine. - Cook the chicken thoroughly, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking while keeping some moisture in the pan. Do not let it dry out completely. - Once the chicken is fully cooked, add the fresh basil leaves, reduce the heat to low, and stir for a few seconds. - Turn off the heat while the dish remains slightly wet with a thick gravy. - Serve warm with a crispy fried egg and steamed rice. Recipe Card- #spicerally #recipe #easyrecipe #homemade