Thai Basil Chicken Recipe (Pad Kra Pao Recipe)
Thai Basil Chicken also known as Pad kra pao, Gai Pad Krapow or chicken basil stir fry. This basil chicken stir fry is a popular Thai recipe which is usually served with steamed rice and fried egg. Learn how to make Thai pad krapow with step by step pictures and video.
Equipment
Mortar & Pestle
Wok
Ingredients
- 500 grams Minced Chicken
- 2 tablespoon Oil
- 10 no Shallots peeled & sliced
- 3 tablespoon Hoisin Sauce or Oyster Sauce
- 2 tablespoon Dark Soy Sauce or to taste
- 2 teaspoon Sugar
- 2 handful Thai Basil
- Salt to taste
For Crushing
- 6 no Bird Eye Chillies
- 8 cloves Garlic
Instructions
- Take garlic, chillies in a blender and grind them coarsely. You can use a mortar and pestle to crush them coarse
- Heat a wok on high heat. Add oil and let them smoke. Add in the crushed garlic and chilli and saute till fragrant. Add in sliced shallots and saute for a minute. Add in chicken and salt and stir fry for 4 to 5 minutes until chicken is cooked. Add in hoisin sauce, soy sauce, sugar and mix well.
- Once chicken is cooked, Add in basil leaves and toss well till wilted. Serve hot with steamed jasmine rice.
Video
Notes
- Instead of using chicken, you can use ground turkey, pork.
- Coarsely Minced chicken is best for making pad kra pao. So chop them coarse in a food processor, a few pulses is enough.
- If you want to use chopped chicken, I prefer chopping it into smaller pieces.
- Instead of hoisin sauce you can opt for the more traditional oyster sauce.
- You can use dry or fresh chillies.
- Instead of shallots you can use sliced onions.
Serving and Storage
Pad Kra Pao can be made in bulk and stored in fridge upto 4 to 5 days. You can reheat in microwave for few seconds before serving. Enjoy pad kra pao with steamed jasmine rice or noodles.Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Thai Basil Chicken Recipe (Pad Kra Pao Recipe)
Serving Size
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
292
% Daily Value*
Fat
18
g
28
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
19
%
Trans Fat
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
9
g
Cholesterol
108
mg
36
%
Sodium
774
mg
34
%
Potassium
726
mg
21
%
Carbohydrates
10
g
3
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
6
g
7
%
Protein
24
g
48
%
Vitamin A
72
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
6
mg
7
%
Calcium
27
mg
3
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.