Recipe: Yummy Thai Basil Chicken

Thai Basil Chicken. 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. Chef John's version of this classic Thai dish, made with freshly chopped chicken thighs and fresh basil, has a rich sauce that cooks down into a caramelized glaze. Thai Basil Chicken is a gold standard Thai chicken recipe that's incredibly fast and easy to make I LOVE Thai Basil Chicken.

This recipe is always a big hit with the family! It's also quite easy to make. This Thai Basil Chicken (Gai Pad Krapow) is one of them. You can have Thai Basil Chicken using 10 ingredients and 5 steps. Here is how you cook it.

Ingredients of Thai Basil Chicken

1. Prepare 2 tablespoons of peanut oil; divided.
2. It's 1 lb of boneless skinless chicken thighs, chopped.
3. It's 2 of shallots finely chopped.
4. Prepare 4 of garlic cloves, minced.
5. It's 3 of pounded Thai chili (green or red).
6. Prepare 2 tablespoons of fish sauce.
7. Prepare 2 teaspoons of dark soy sauce.
8. Prepare 2 teaspoons of brown sugar or palm.
9. Prepare 1 bunch of Thai basil leaves.
10. Prepare 1/2 teaspoon of ground white pepper.

And it isn't one of those rush jobs either. Thai basil chicken is known in Thai as pad kra pao gai (ผัดกระเพราไก่). It is delicious, with a deep savory flavor and hunger-inducing aroma. A favorite one-plate quick meal, Thai basil chicken.

Thai Basil Chicken instructions

1. In a large wok, heat 1 tablespoon of oil; cook chicken. Set aside on a plate when done. Do not drain.
2. Reheat wok with remaining oil. Cook shallots and garlic for 3 minutes.
3. Return chicken to wok and add chilies, fish sauce, soy, and sugar. Cook on high for about 8 minutes.
4. Throw basil and white pepper in and cook till the basil is wilted.
5. Serve over white rice. Enjoy!.

Crispy Basil Fried Rice: Fried rice prepared in a wok with chicken, jasmine rice, Thai basil, garlic, red pepper, onion, and seasonings. Grown throughout Southeast Asia, Thai basil is - no surprise here - used quite predominantly in Thailand, as well as in Vietnam. It's so quick to whip up, budget-friendly, and SO GOOD! Thai Basil Chicken Recipe made with delicious bits of ground chicken, shallots, and fresh basil stir-fried in a light and flavorful sauce filled with lots of heat and just the right amount of sweetness. Thai Basil Chicken is probably one of my favorite Thai takeout dishes.

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