Discover the authentic flavors of Thai Basil Chicken (Pad Krapow Gai) in this mouthwatering recipe. Cook up a delicious Thai dish at home!
Thai Basil Chicken (Pad Krapow Gai)
Ingredients
• 1 ½ pounds de-boned chicken thighs diced
• 1/3 cup chicken broth
• 1 Tablespoon oyster sauce
• 1 Tablespoon soy sauce
• 2 teaspoon fish sauce
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 2 Tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
• 2 Tablespoons minced hot chilies
• 1 cup chiffonade fresh basil leaves
Method:
1. Mix the chicken broth, oyster sauce, soy sauce, fish sauce. Both sugars together in a bowl.
2. Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add oil.
3. Add the chicken and stir fry for about 3 minutes.
4. Stir in the chilies and the garlic and cook for another 3 minutes.
5. Add a tablespoon of the sauce mixture and stir fry for another 5 minutes until the sauce caramelizes.
6. Add the rest of the sauce and continue cooking until the sauce has deglazed the bottom of the pan and glazes onto the chicken.
7. Remove from heat. Stir in fresh basil and continue stirring until the basil has wilted.
Serve with rice.
Yields 2 servings
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