Thai Basil Chicken | 10 Minutes Spicy 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.

In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, fish sauce, sugar, and water. Set aside.

Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large frying pan over high heat.

Add the minced garlic and chopped chilies to the pan and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Add the sliced chicken to the pan and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until cooked through.

Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken and stir-fry for an additional 1-2 minutes until the sauce has thickened.

Add the Thai basil leaves to the pan and stir-fry for another 30 seconds until wilted.

Serve the Thai basil chicken over steamed rice.

Cooking Techniques

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