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Thai basil chicken on a plate with rice on the side

Thai Basil Chicken (Pad Krapow Gai) Stir Fry

Jenny
Savory, spicy with a hint of sweetness, this Thai basil chicken comes together in less than 15 minutes! Serve with fluffy rice for a comforting meal.
4.80 from 5 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Entrée
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4
Calories 251 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 2 Thai chilies
  • 3 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs diced
  • 1 ½ cups Thai basil leaves

Sauce

  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons sugar

Instructions
 

  • Combine the sauce ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
  • In a large wok or skillet on high heat, add oil and sauté chilies and garlic for 10 seconds until fragrant.
  • Add the chicken and stir fry for 3 minutes.
  • Add the sauce and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce is reduced and the chicken is cooked.
  • Turn off the heat and stir in the basil until slightly wilted.

Notes

  • Serve with white rice, fried eggs and lime.
  • Substitute Thai basil with holy basil or Italian basil.

Nutrition Estimate

Calories: 251kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 34gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 162mgSodium: 879mgPotassium: 451mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 42IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 2mg
Keyword chicken, Stir Fry
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