Spicy Thai Basil Chicken
Introduction
This Spicy Thai Basil Chicken, also known as Pad Krapow Gai, is a flavorful dish that combines the aromatic Thai basil with a spicy sauce. It's perfect for those who crave a little heat and authentic Thai taste.
Ingredients
- 1 pound of ground chicken
- 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
- 5 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2-3 bird's eye chilies, chopped
- 1 tablespoon of soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon of fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon of sugar
- 1 cup of fresh Thai basil leaves
- Cooked jasmine rice, for serving
Instructions
Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and bird's eye chilies, stirring constantly until fragrant.
Add the ground chicken to the pan, breaking it into small pieces as it cooks. Stir until the chicken is fully cooked.
Mix in the soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, and sugar. Stir to combine well with the chicken and let simmer for 2-3 minutes.
Add the Thai basil leaves to the pan, toss everything together, and cook until the basil is just wilted.
Serve hot over a bowl of cooked jasmine rice.
Enjoy your authentic and spicy Thai Basil Chicken!