Thai Basil Chicken Recipe | Bicapaw | Pad Kra Pao Gai | ผัดกระเพราไก่ | Bangkok Street Food

Thai basil leaves

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: sweet basil

Spinach offers similar nutrition and is more accessible.

oyster sauce

🥗Healthier: mushroom sauce

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Mushroom sauce provides umami without shellfish.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: ground turkey

Tofu is plant-based and lower in calories.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce is a common substitute for flavor.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Add minced garlic and chopped bird's eye chili; sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Add minced chicken breast and cook until browned, about 4-5 minutes.

Stir in oyster sauce, soy sauce, fish sauce, and sugar; mix well.

Remove from heat and fold in Thai basil leaves until wilted.

Serve hot with a fried egg on top.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens