Thai Basil Chicken Pad Krapow (Print)

Ground chicken stir-fried with basil, chilies, and green beans for a bold, aromatic Thai-inspired meal.

# Ingredients:

→ Protein

01 - 450 g ground chicken

→ Aromatics

02 - 4 to 6 Thai bird’s eye chilis, finely chopped

03 - 6 garlic cloves, smashed

04 - 1/2 yellow onion, diced

→ Vegetables

05 - 115 g green beans, cut into 2.5 cm pieces

06 - 1 bunch fresh basil leaves, stems removed

→ Sauce

07 - 1 tablespoon oyster sauce

08 - 2 teaspoons soy sauce

09 - 2 teaspoons dark soy sauce

10 - 1/2 teaspoon fish sauce (optional)

11 - 1 teaspoon sugar

→ Stir Fry

12 - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

→ To Serve (optional)

13 - Fried eggs

14 - Lime wedges

# Steps:

01 - Combine Thai chilis and garlic and mince together to a coarse paste using a knife, mortar and pestle, or small food processor.

02 - In a small bowl, stir together oyster sauce, soy sauce, dark soy sauce, fish sauce (if using), and sugar until the sugar dissolves.

03 - Add vegetable oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir-fry the garlic-chili paste until fragrant and just beginning to brown.

04 - Add ground chicken to the pan, spreading it out and moving the aromatics over the meat to avoid burning. Sear without stirring for 1 minute for color, then break apart and continue cooking until almost cooked through, about 2 more minutes.

05 - Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken, mixing thoroughly. Add diced onion and green beans. Cook for 1–2 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender and sauce reduces slightly.

06 - Turn off the heat and add basil leaves, tossing until they are wilted and fully incorporated.

07 - Serve hot with steamed rice, topped with a crispy fried egg and a generous squeeze of lime juice if desired.

# Notes:

01 - For authentic flavor and heat, use at least 6 chilis; the quantity and type of basil may be varied between holy, Thai, or regular basil as available.

02 - Fish sauce intensifies flavor but may be omitted for lower sodium or milder taste; lime juice enhances balance, especially if fish sauce is included.

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