Simple Thai Basil Chicken (Pad Kra Pow Gai)
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A classic and popular Thai street food dish made with savory minced chicken, fragrant Thai basil, garlic, and fiery bird's eye chilies. It is quick to prepare, incredibly aromatic, and perfect when served over warm rice with a crispy fried egg.
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🍳 Cooking Flow
Prep garlic by crushing them, and slice the green chilies in half. → Stir-fry garlic and half of the chilies in oil until fragrant. → Add minced chicken, light soy sauce, and thick soy sauce, cooking until grey. → Season with the rest of the chilies, sugar, and fish sauce, then cover and simmer for 2 minutes. → Stir-fry with basil leaves for 30 seconds, then serve with rice and a fried egg.
Cooking Steps
Brief Cooking Order
Prep garlic by crushing them, and slice the green chilies in half. → Stir-fry garlic and half of the chilies in oil until fragrant. → Add minced chicken, light soy sauce, and thick soy sauce, cooking until grey. → Season with the rest of the chilies, sugar, and fish sauce, then cover and simmer for 2 minutes. → Stir-fry with basil leaves for 30 seconds, then serve with rice and a fried egg.
Introduction
A classic and popular Thai street food dish made with savory minced chicken, fragrant Thai basil, garlic, and fiery bird's eye chilies. It is quick to prepare, incredibly aromatic, and perfect when served over warm rice with a crispy fried egg.
Step 1
Crush the garlic cloves one by one with a knife to better release their fragrance when frying.
Step 2
Remove the stems from all bird's eye chilies. Cut the green bird's eye chilies in half, and leave the red ones whole to keep the dish from becoming overly spicy.
Step 3
Heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil in a pan or wok, add the crushed garlic, and stir-fry for 1 minute.
Step 4
Add half of the red and green bird's eye chilies into the pan and stir-fry for another minute until they release their aroma.
Step 5
Add all of the minced chicken and 1 teaspoon of light soy sauce. Stir-fry for 1 minute while breaking up any chicken lumps.
Ingredients List
Important Notes
Crushing garlic cloves with the flat of a knife releases the garlic oils better than mincing, giving a richer aroma.
Pouring the fish sauce along the hot edges of the pan caramelizes it slightly, which intensifies the savory umami flavor.
Leaving red bird's eye chilies whole allows them to release flavor without making the stir-fry excessively hot.
Authentic Pad Kra Pow uses Holy Basil, but Thai Sweet Basil is a great, easily accessible alternative.
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