Savor Thai Basil Chicken: A 30-Minute Flavor Adventure

This Thai Basil Chicken, or Pad Krapow Gai, is a quick and flavorful dish perfect for busy weeknights.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Thai

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

1.5 lbs Chicken Thighs can use chicken breasts if desired
2 tbsp Vegetable Oil or canola or peanut oil
4 cloves Garlic minced
2 medium Shallots can substitute with onions

For the Vegetables

1 medium Red Chili adjust seeds for spiciness
1 medium Bell Pepper any color works
1 cup Fresh Basil Thai basil preferred

For the Sauce

2 tbsp Oyster Sauce or vegetarian stir-fry sauce
2 tbsp Soy Sauce low-sodium if preferred
1 tbsp Fish Sauce omit for vegetarian
1 tbsp Sugar or honey/agave syrup
1/2 cup Chicken Broth or vegetable broth for vegetarian

Equipment

Large pan
wok

Method

Instructions

Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat.
Add minced garlic and shallots to the hot oil and sauté for about a minute.
Add chicken thighs in a single layer and sear for about 5-7 minutes.
Toss in sliced red chili and bell pepper, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes.
In a separate bowl, whisk together oyster sauce, soy sauce, fish sauce, sugar, and chicken broth.
Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken and vegetables, and stir well.
Allow to simmer for 2-3 minutes to meld flavors.
Gently add fresh basil, tossing until just wilted.
Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve hot over steamed jasmine rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 100mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Optional: Garnish with extra fresh basil or a squeeze of lime.

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