Savor the Flavor: Quick 10-Minute Thai Basil Chicken Recipe

This 10-Minute Thai Basil Chicken, or Gai Pad Krapow, is a flavorful dish that brings the taste of Thailand to your home.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Chicken

Cuisine: Thai

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Sauce

2 tablespoons neutral oil canola or vegetable
2 tablespoons soy sauce low-sodium preferred
1 tablespoon fish sauce or mushroom sauce for vegan option
1 tablespoon sugar or honey
2 tablespoons chicken broth or water

For the Chicken Stir-Fry

1 pound ground chicken or ground turkey/pork
2 medium shallots sliced, or red onion as alternative
2 cloves garlic minced or sliced
3-4 pieces Thai bird chilies or Holland chilies for less heat

For the Fresh Herbs

1 cup holy basil or Thai basil or Italian basil as substitute

Equipment

wok
Large skillet

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat the wok over high heat for about 2 minutes. Add the oil and let it shimmer.
Toss in the Thai bird chilies, sliced shallots, and minced garlic, stirring for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the ground chicken and break it up as it cooks for about 2 minutes until browned and cooked through.
Stir in the sugar, soy sauce, and fish sauce, and cook for another minute as the sauce thickens.
Pour in the chicken broth to deglaze the wok, scraping up any bits, and cook for 1-2 more minutes.
Add the basil and stir-fry for an additional 30 seconds until it wilts.
Serve hot over steamed rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Maintain high heat while cooking and stir continuously to avoid burning. Adjust spice levels by varying the number of chilies used.

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