Thai Basil Chicken2
1
Difficulty
High
Costs
13
Cooking Time
4
Servings
Description
Certainly! Thai Basil Chicken, also known as Pad Kra Pao Gai (ผัดกระเพราไก่), is a beloved classic in Thai cuisine. This flavorful dish is a staple of street food vendors and home cooks alike.
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large pan over medium-high heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sliced chili pepper (if using) and stir fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the sliced chicken breasts and cook until they are cooked through and no longer pink.
- Push the chicken to one side of the pan and add the sliced onion and bell pepper to the other side.
- Stir fry the vegetables for 2-3 minutes until they are slightly softened.
- Add the soy sauce, fish sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar to the pan and stir to combine.
- Add the fresh basil leaves and toss everything together until the basil leaves are wilted.
- Remove from heat and serve the Thai basil chicken over steamed rice or noodles.
- Garnish with additional fresh basil leaves if desired.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red chili pepper, sliced (optional for spice)
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
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