Holy Basil Chicken
Savor the bold and authentic flavors of Thailand with this quick and easy Holy Basil Chicken recipe! Also known as Pad Kra Pao, this stir-fry dish features tender ground chicken infused with the fragrant trio of garlic, fiery bird’s eye chilies, and fresh Thai holy basil leaves. Coated in a savory-sweet sauce made with soy, oyster, and fish sauces along with a hint of sugar, every bite delivers a perfect balance of spice and umami. Ready in just 25 minutes, this one-pan wonder is served over fluffy jasmine rice and optionally topped with a golden, crispy fried egg for an extra indulgent touch. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish captures the essence of Thai street food right in your kitchen, offering a satisfying, flavorful meal that’s sure to impress!
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 4 pieces Garlic cloves, minced
- 3 pieces Bird’s eye chilies, finely chopped
- 1 pound Ground chicken
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon Fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dark soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 1 cup Thai holy basil leaves
- 4 cups Steamed jasmine rice, for serving
- 4 pieces Optional fried eggs, for serving
Directions
Step 1
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Step 2
Add the minced garlic and chopped bird’s eye chilies to the pan, and stir-fry until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Step 3
Add the ground chicken to the pan, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon or spatula. Cook until the chicken is no longer pink, about 5–6 minutes.
Step 4
In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, dark soy sauce, sugar, and water. Stir to combine.
Step 5
Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken and stir well to coat. Allow the sauce to reduce slightly, about 2–3 minutes.
Step 6
Add the holy basil leaves to the pan and stir until just wilted, about 30 seconds.
Step 7
Remove from the heat and serve immediately over steamed jasmine rice. Optionally, top each serving with a fried egg, prepared to your desired doneness.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1969.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2728.8 |
| Total Fat 94.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 22.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 16.9g | |
| Cholesterol 1120.7mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3889.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 321.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 6.7g | |
| Protein 156.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 164.0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 808.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 25.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 4136.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories