Thai Basil Chicken (Pad Kra Pao Gai)
Make authentic Thai Basil Chicken (Phat Kaphrao Gai) at home with this easy recipe! A spicy, garlicky stir-fry with ground chicken, fresh holy basil, and savory sauces.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken or diced chicken thighs
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 4 Thai bird’s eye chilies chopped (adjust to heat level)
- 1 tbsp neutral oil vegetable or canola
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tsp dark soy sauce
- 1 tsp sugar brown sugar preferred
- 1 cup fresh holy basil leaves
- Steamed jasmine rice for serving
- Fried eggs for topping (optional, traditional)
Instructions
- Heat oil in a wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and chilies, stir-fry until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Add ground chicken. Break apart with spatula and cook until no longer pink.
- Stir in soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, dark soy sauce, and sugar. Toss until chicken is evenly coated.
- Turn off heat and add basil leaves. Stir until wilted.
- Serve immediately with jasmine rice and a crispy fried egg on top.
Notes
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 serving (without egg) Calories: 285 Carbohydrates: 10g (4% DV) Protein: 27g (54% DV) Fat: 14g (18% DV) Saturated Fat: 3g (15% DV) Cholesterol: 95mg (32% DV) Sodium: 890mg (39% DV) Fiber: 1g (4% DV) Sugar: 3g Vitamin A: 8% DV Vitamin C: 20% DV Calcium: 4% DV Iron: 15% DV
Nutrition information is an estimate and will vary based on exact ingredients and portion sizes.