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15-Minute Thai Basil Chicken (Pad Krapow Gai)

by StudioLink Recipe.
July 16, 2025
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Spicy, savory, and packed with umami, this Thai Basil Chicken is your weeknight dinner hero. With just a few staple ingredients, it’s ready to serve in 15 minutes flat.

Ingredients:

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  •   1 lb ground chicken
  •   4 garlic cloves, minced
  •   2 Thai red chilis, finely chopped (adjust to taste)
  •   2 tbsp neutral oil (e.g., canola or vegetable)
  •   2 tbsp soy sauce
  •   1 tbsp oyster sauce
  •   1 tsp fish sauce
  •   1 tsp sugar
  •   1 cup Thai holy basil leaves (or sweet basil if unavailable)
  •   Steamed jasmine rice, for serving

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  2. Add garlic and chilies and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add the ground chicken and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until fully cooked (about 4-5 minutes).
  4. Stir in soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, and sugar. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until everything is coated.
  5. Add basil leaves and stir just until wilted (about 30 seconds).
  6. Serve over hot jasmine rice, topped with a crispy fried egg if desired.

Fast, flavorful, and totally satisfying — just how takeout should taste (only homemade).

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