Gluten-Free Pad Kra Pao (Thai Basil Stir-Fry)

Bursting with bold flavors and vibrant colors, this Gluten-Free Pad Kra Pao (Thai Basil Stir-Fry) is a healthier, allergy-friendly twist on the beloved Thai street food classic. Made with tender ground chicken, crisp green beans, sweet red bell peppers, and a fragrant medley of garlic, shallots, and chilies, this dish comes to life with an irresistible gluten-free sauce featuring soy sauce, fish sauce, and oyster sauce. Fresh Thai basil leaves add an herbal depth, while lime wedges and jasmine rice complete this quick and satisfying 30-minute meal. Perfect for weeknight dinners or as a flavorful meal prep option, this recipe brings authentic Thai flavors to your table in a way that’s both approachable and gluten-free.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams ground chicken
• 2 medium shallots, thinly sliced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 red chilies, sliced (adjust to taste)
• 100 grams green beans, trimmed and cut in 1-inch pieces
• 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
• 3 tablespoons gluten-free soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, gluten-free
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 lime wedges
• 4 cups jasmine rice, cooked (for serving)

Directions

Step 1

1. Prepare all ingredients by cleaning and slicing the vegetables and herbs.

Step 2

2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.

Step 3

3. Add the sliced shallots, minced garlic, and sliced red chilies to the skillet and stir-fry until they are aromatic, about 2 minutes.

Step 4

4. Add the ground chicken to the skillet and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until it is fully cooked and no longer pink, about 5 minutes.

Step 5

5. Stir in the green beans and red bell pepper, and cook for about 3-4 minutes, until they are tender-crisp.

Step 6

6. In a small bowl, mix together the gluten-free soy sauce, fish sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar. Pour this mixture into the skillet.

Step 7

7. Stir the ingredients together to ensure everything is well coated with the sauce. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.

Step 8

8. Turn off the heat and add the Thai basil leaves to the skillet, stirring just until they are wilted.

Step 9

9. Serve the Pad Kra Pao hot with lime wedges on the side and jasmine rice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2083.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2607.2

Total Fat 69.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 15.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.8g
Cholesterol 424.1mg	0%
Sodium 4849.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 360.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.1g	0%
Total Sugars 18.6g
Protein 148.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 781.8mg	0%
Iron 33.7mg	0%
Potassium 5282.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 23.6%

Protein: 22.2%

Carbs: 54.2%