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Spicy Thai Basil Chicken (Pad Krapow Gai)

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Spicy Thai Basil Chicken (Pad Krapow Gai) is a quick and flavorful Thai stir-fry made with tender chicken, aromatic basil, and a savory sauce. Packed with bold flavors and customizable heat, this dish is the perfect combination of spicy, salty, and sweet. Serve it over rice for a satisfying, easy-to-make dinner that tastes just like your favorite Thai restaurant!

  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stir-frying
  • Cuisine: Thai

Ingredients

For the Sauce:

⅓ cup chicken broth

1 tablespoon oyster sauce

1 tablespoon soy sauce (or as needed)

2 teaspoons fish sauce

1 teaspoon white sugar

1 teaspoon brown sugar

For the Chicken:

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs, coarsely chopped

¼ cup sliced shallots

4 cloves garlic, minced

2 tablespoons minced Thai chilies, Serrano, or other hot pepper

1 cup very thinly sliced fresh basil leaves

To Serve:

2 cups hot cooked rice

Instructions

Make the Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together chicken broth, oyster sauce, soy sauce, fish sauce, white sugar, and brown sugar until well blended. Set aside.

Cook the Chicken: Heat a skillet or wok over high heat. Add vegetable oil and cook the chopped chicken for 2-3 minutes until browned and cooked through.

Add Shallots, Garlic, and Chilies: Add shallots, garlic, and chilies to the skillet, stir-frying for another 2 minutes until softened and fragrant.

Add the Sauce: Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet with the chicken. Stir to coat the chicken and cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce caramelizes.

Stir in the Basil: Remove from heat and stir in the sliced basil. The residual heat will wilt the basil and release its aroma.

Serve: Serve over hot steamed rice and enjoy!

Notes

Swap chicken for ground turkey, beef, or tofu for variations.

Add vegetables like bell peppers or green beans for extra flavor and crunch.

Adjust the heat level by reducing the amount of chilies or using milder peppers.

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