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Basil Chicken (Pad Krapow)

Basil Chicken (Pad Krapow)

Serves: 4 Prep: 10 mins Cook: 15 mins Total: 25 mins

A classic Thai street-food dish made with minced chicken stir-fried with garlic, chillies, and fragrant basil in a savoury, spicy sauce. Fast, fiery, and incredibly satisfying.



 

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 600g minced chicken
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 2–3 red chillies, finely chopped (to taste)
  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 1 tsp dark soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 2 tbsp water or chicken stock
  • 1 large handful fresh basil leaves (Thai basil if possible)

Optional Extras

  • Fried eggs, to serve
  • Steamed jasmine rice

Instructions

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  1. Step 1

    Cooking Instructions

Heat the Wok

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  1. Step 2

    Heat a wok or large frying pan over high heat until very hot.

  2. Step 3

    Add the oil and swirl to coat.

Aromatics First

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    Add the garlic and chillies and stir-fry for 10–15 seconds until fragrant (do not burn).

Cook the Chicken

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    Add the minced chicken and spread it out in the pan.

  2. Step 6

    Stir-fry for 3–4 minutes, breaking it up, until cooked through.

Season the Sauce

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    Add oyster sauce, light soy, dark soy, sugar, and water or stock.

  2. Step 8

    Toss well and cook for 1–2 minutes until glossy and slightly saucy.

Finish with Basil

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  1. Step 9

    Turn off the heat and stir in the basil leaves until just wilted.

  2. Step 10

    Serve immediately over hot jasmine rice, topped with a fried egg if desired.

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