Sandra Johnson
@sandraj
Spicy Thai Basil Chicken (Pad Krapow Gai)
A flavorful and spicy Thai dish featuring tender chicken thighs stir-fried with aromatic basil, garlic, and chilies, served over hot rice. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner and brings the vibrant flavors of Thai cuisine to your table.
Details
- Cuisine:thai
- Difficulty:hard
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Ingredients:13
- Views:5
Recipe Information
- Prep time20 min.
- Cook time10 min.
- Total time30 min.
- Servings2
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup
- 1 tablespoon
- 1 tablespoon, or as needed
- 2 teaspoons
- 1 teaspoon
- 1 teaspoon
- 2 tablespoons
- 1 pound
- 1/4 cup
- 4 cloves
- 2 tablespoons
- 1 cup
- 2 cups
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Spicy Thai Basil Chicken (Pad Krapow Gai).
Step 1
Begin by assembling all the essential ingredients for this flavorful dish.
Step 2
In a mixing bowl, combine chicken broth, oyster sauce, soy sauce, fish sauce, white sugar, and brown sugar, whisking until the mixture is perfectly blended.
Step 3
Heat a large skillet over high heat and pour in the vegetable oil.
Step 4
Once the oil shimmers, add the chopped chicken, stir-frying for 2 to 3 minutes until the chicken turns a lovely golden hue and is no longer pink.
Step 5
Next, introduce the sliced shallots, minced garlic, and minced chilies to the skillet, continuing to cook on high heat for another 2 to 3 minutes, allowing the delightful juices to caramelize at the bottom of the pan.
Step 6
Drizzle about a tablespoon of the sauce mixture into the skillet, stirring until it begins to caramelize, which should take about a minute.
Step 7
Pour in the remaining sauce, using a spatula to deglaze the pan and scrape up any delicious browned bits.
Step 8
Let the sauce simmer until it thickens and beautifully coats the chicken, which should take an additional 1 to 2 minutes.
Step 9
Remove the skillet from heat and fold in the fresh basil, cooking just until it wilts, about 20 seconds.
Step 10
Serve this spicy chicken masterpiece over a bed of steaming hot rice, and savor every bite of this vibrant dish that brings a taste of adventure to your table.