STIR FRIED CHICKEN WITH BASIL

Description:

In this Thai basil chicken recipe, you’ll learn to cook an authentic Thai street version of the dish.

Thai basil chicken, better known in Thai as pad kra pao gai (ผัดกระเพราไก่ pad ka prao gai), is a contender for the most popular, and the most beloved Thai street food dish of all time.

INGREDIENTS:

  • 250 grams minced chicken
  • 3 TBS crushed garlic
  • 3 TBS green or red hot chilli crushed
  • 3 TBS vegetable oil
  • 2 TBS light soy sauce
  • 2 TBS oyster sauce
  • 2 TBS fish sauce
  • 1 TBS soya sauce
  • 1 TBS sugar
  • 1 TBS dark soya sauce
  • 1 cup holy basil leaves
  • 3 TBS water or chicken stock

Method:

  • Heat oil in a pan over a medium heat.
  • Fry the garlic and chili until fragrant
  • Add chicken and cook until almost done.
  • Add water or chicken stock.
  • Season with oyster sauce, fish sauce, light soya sauce, dark soya sauce and sugar.
  • When everything is cooked add the basil leaves and toss to combine.
  • Turn off the heat and serve on a plate.
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