High Protein Pad Krapow (Thai Basil Stir-Fry)
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this High Protein Pad Krapow (Thai Basil Stir-Fry), a flavorful Thai-inspired dish that's as nutritious as it is delicious! This quick and easy recipe features lean ground chicken or turkey, fragrant garlic, spicy red chili, and a savory sauce made from fish sauce, oyster sauce, and soy sauce. The dish is elevated with the bold aroma of fresh Thai basil, creating a perfect balance of heat, umami, and freshness. Served over fluffy jasmine rice and optionally topped with a crispy fried egg, this high-protein meal is satisfying, wholesome, and packed with authentic flavors. Ready in just 30 minutes, it's a perfect choice for a healthy dinner that doesn't compromise on taste.
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Ingredients
- 500 g lean ground chicken or turkey
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 red chili, diced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves
- 4 servings cooked jasmine rice
- 4 lime wedges
- 4 fried eggs (optional)
Directions
Step 1
Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat.
Step 2
Add the minced garlic and diced red chili to the pan, stir-frying for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 3
Add the sliced onion to the pan and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until it becomes translucent.
Step 4
Increase the heat to high and add the ground chicken or turkey, cooking for 5-7 minutes. Break apart the meat and cook until it's browned and cooked through.
Step 5
In a small bowl, mix together the fish sauce, oyster sauce, soy sauce, sugar, and water. Pour this sauce mixture over the cooked meat.
Step 6
Stir well to combine everything, then toss in the fresh Thai basil leaves. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until the basil is wilted and the flavors are well combined.
Step 7
Remove from heat and serve the Pad Krapow hot over cooked jasmine rice.
Step 8
Garnish each serving with a lime wedge for squeezing over the dish, and top with a fried egg if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2025.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2566.4 |
| Total Fat 88.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 22.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 8.4g | |
| Cholesterol 1165mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4287.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 277.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 18.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 14.6g | |
| Protein 173.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 160IU | 0% |
| Calcium 795.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 35.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3450.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories