Best 2 Thai Basil Chicken Recipe Gai Pad Krapow Recipes

**Thai Basil Chicken (Gai Pad Krapow): A Flavorful and Aromatic Dish**

Thai basil chicken, also known as Gai Pad Krapow, is a popular and beloved Thai dish that tantalizes taste buds with its unique blend of flavors and aromas. This delectable dish features tender chicken stir-fried with aromatic Thai basil leaves, fiery chili peppers, and a savory sauce made from fish sauce, oyster sauce, and soy sauce. The result is a harmonious balance of sweet, salty, savory, and spicy flavors that is sure to leave you craving for more. This article provides two variations of the classic Thai basil chicken recipe: one using ground chicken and the other using chicken thigh fillets. Both recipes are easy to follow and guarantee a delicious and authentic Thai culinary experience.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

SPICY THAI BASIL CHICKEN (PAD KRAPOW GAI)

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My version of this classic Thai dish has spectacular taste even with regular basil instead of Thai or holy basil. The sauce actually acts like a glaze as the chicken mixture cooks over high heat. The recipe works best if you chop or grind your own chicken and have all ingredients prepped before you start cooking.

Provided by Chef John

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Thai

Time 25m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

⅓ cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce, or as needed
2 teaspoons fish sauce
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 teaspoon brown sugar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs, coarsely chopped
¼ cup sliced shallots
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons minced Thai chilies, Serrano, or other hot pepper
1 cup very thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
2 cups hot cooked rice

Steps:

Whisk chicken broth, oyster sauce, soy sauce, fish sauce, white sugar, and brown sugar together in a bowl until well blended.
Heat large skillet over high heat. Drizzle in oil. Add chicken and stir fry until it loses its raw color, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in shallots, garlic, and sliced chilies. Continue cooking on high heat until some of the juices start to caramelize in the bottom of the pan, about 2 or 3 more minutes. Add about a tablespoon of the sauce mixture to the skillet; cook and stir until sauce begins to caramelize, about 1 minute.
Pour in the rest of the sauce. Cook and stir until sauce has deglazed the bottom of the pan. Continue to cook until sauce glazes onto the meat, 1 or 2 more minutes. Remove from heat.
Stir in basil. Cook and stir until basil is wilted, about 20 seconds. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 715.4 calories, Carbohydrate 58.6 g, Cholesterol 155.9 mg, Fat 30 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 49.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 1181.9 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

PAD KRAPOW GAI (THAI BASIL CHICKEN)

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As dynamic as it is speedy, this ground chicken and green bean recipe from "Night + Market" (Clarkson Potter, 2017) by Kris Yenbamroong and Garrett Snyder, delivers a wallop of flavor with punchy ingredients that stir-fry in just 15 minutes. While this popular Thai street food can be whipped up using a range of proteins, Mr. Yenbamroong refers to his riff as "low-rent" because it's prepared with ground chicken rather than pricier slices of meat. It's piled with basil; Thai basil or holy basil provide more assertive licorice notes, but sweet basil adds herbal bursts of brightness. Spiked with Thai seasoning (see Tip), the chicken mixture is salty on its own, but it's inextricably linked with rice, and imparts the right amount of salinity when dispersed.

Provided by Alexa Weibel

Categories dinner, easy, for two, quick, weeknight, poultry, main course

Time 15m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 pound ground chicken (preferably dark meat)
2 teaspoons minced garlic (from 2 cloves)
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon minced fresh bird's-eye chile or other fresh chile (from 1 chile)
8 ounces green beans, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 1 1/2 cups)
3 tablespoons oyster sauce
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon Thai seasoning sauce (such as Golden Mountain; see Tip)
1 cup loosely packed basil leaves (preferably Thai basil or holy basil)
Ground white pepper, to taste
Steamed jasmine rice, for serving
4 crispy fried eggs (optional)

Steps:

Heat a wok or large nonstick skillet over medium-high, then swirl in the oil. Once the oil is shimmering, add the ground chicken and cook, actively breaking the chicken up into small pieces, until it is mostly cooked, about 6 minutes.
Stir in the garlic, sugar and chile until evenly distributed and fragrant, about 2 minutes, then add the green beans, oyster sauce, fish sauce and Thai seasoning, and cook, stirring constantly, until the chicken is fully cooked, the green beans are crisp-tender and the krapow is glossy, about 2 minutes.
Remove from heat, add the basil and a dash of white pepper and toss to combine. If the sauce seems to cling too tightly to the mixture, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water to make it loose and glossy.
Serve over rice, and top with a crispy fried egg, if desired. Serve with additional Thai seasoning to sprinkle on top, according to taste.

Tips:

Choose the right basil. Thai basil (also known as holy basil) is the essential ingredient in this dish. It has a unique flavor that is different from other types of basil. If you can't find Thai basil, you can substitute sweet basil, but the flavor will be slightly different.
Use fresh ingredients. Fresh ingredients will give your dish the best flavor. If you can, use fresh basil, garlic, and chili peppers. You can also use frozen or dried basil, but the flavor will be less intense.
Don't overcook the chicken. Chicken is a delicate protein, and it can easily be overcooked. Cook the chicken until it is just cooked through, or it will become tough and dry.
Serve immediately. This dish is best served immediately after it is cooked. The flavors will be at their best, and the chicken will be nice and crispy.

Conclusion:

Thai basil chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a popular dish in Thailand, and it is now becoming popular in other countries as well. The combination of flavors in this dish is simply amazing, and it is sure to please everyone who tries it. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting dish to try, give Thai basil chicken a try. You won't be disappointed!