A quick and flavorful Thai stir-fry featuring spicy ground chicken and aromatic holy basil. This Pad Krapow recipe brings authentic Thai street food to your table.
Author:Jen Rwanda
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:10 minutes
Total Time:20 minutes
Yield:2 servings
Category:Main Course
Method:Stir-fry
Cuisine:Thai
Diet:Halal
Ingredients
Scale
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1-3 Thai chilies, thinly sliced (adjust to your spice preference)
8 ounces ground chicken
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon fish sauce
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 cup holy basil leaves
2 cups cooked jasmine rice, for serving
1 fried egg, for topping (optional)
Instructions
Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add minced garlic and sliced chilies. Stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add ground chicken to the wok. Break it up with a spoon and stir-fry until browned and cooked through.
Stir in soy sauce, fish sauce, and sugar. Mix well.
Add holy basil leaves and stir-fry for another 30 seconds until the basil wilts.
Serve immediately over cooked jasmine rice. Top with a fried egg if desired.
Notes
Holy basil has a distinct peppery and slightly anise-like flavor. If you can’t find it, Thai basil can be used as a substitute, though the flavor will be different.
Adjust the number of chilies to control the heat level. For a milder dish, remove the seeds before slicing.
Ensure your wok is hot before adding ingredients for a proper stir-fry.