Thai Basil Chicken: Quick Delicious Magic
Bold, aromatic, and bursting with flavor, Thai Basil Chicken (Pad Krapow Gai) is a quick stir-fry favorite delivering spicy, savory, and slightly sweet notes. Tender chicken pieces are stir-fried with bell peppers, garlic, Thai chilies, and fresh Thai basil leaves, coated in an umami-rich glaze. Served over jasmine rice, this restaurant-style dish comes together in under 30 minutes, offering a satisfying meal perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Instructions
Marinate chicken with 1 tablespoon soy sauce and cornstarch for 10–15 minutes.
Combine all sauce ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
Sauté minced garlic and sliced Thai chilies for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add marinated chicken and stir-fry for 4–6 minutes until cooked through and lightly golden.
Add chopped bell peppers and green onions; stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until crisp-tender.
Pour the prepared sauce into the pan and toss to coat evenly.
Simmer for 1–2 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens.
Turn off the heat and stir in the fresh Thai basil leaves until wilted.
Serve the Thai basil chicken immediately over steamed jasmine rice, garnishing with sesame seeds if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size
- 1 cup
- Calories
- 310 calories
- Sugar Content
- 5g
- Sodium Content
- 850mg
- Fat Content
- 18g
- Saturated Fat Content
- 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat Content
- 13g
- Trans Fat Content
- 0g
- Carbohydrate Content
- 10g
- Fiber Content
- 1g
- Protein Content
- 28g
- Cholesterol Content
- 85mg
