Thai Basil Chicken (Pad Krapow Gai) Recipe

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: ground turkey

Tofu is plant-based and lower in calories.

Thai basil leaves

🥗Healthier: sweet basil

💰Cheaper: regular basil

Sweet basil is more accessible and offers a similar flavor.

oyster sauce

🥗Healthier: mushroom sauce

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Mushroom sauce is vegan and lower in sodium.

bird's eye chili

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Jalapeño offers heat with more availability.

Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.

Add smashed garlic and chopped chilis, sauté until fragrant.

Add ground chicken and cook until browned.

Stir in the diced onion and green beans, cook until vegetables are tender.

Add oyster sauce, soy sauce, dark soy sauce, fish sauce, and sugar, stir to combine.

Add basil and cook until just wilted.

Serve with fried eggs and lime wedges if desired.

Cooking Techniques

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