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Authentic Thai Holy Basil Chicken Stir-fry Street Food

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Whip up authentic Thai holy basil chicken stir-fry in minutes! This spicy, savory Pad Kra Pao is the ultimate quick weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 245

Ingredients
  

Thai Basil Stir Fry
  • ½ cup brown onion or shallot diced or shallots roughly chopped
  • 8 oz ground chicken
  • 5 garlic cloves
  • ½ cup Thai basil or regular basil see notes
  • 1 medium red chili chopped roughly
  • 1 medium mild hot green pepper, chopped
  • Avocado oil for cooking
Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon light soy sauce gluten-free if needed
  • 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce low sodium if possible and gluten-free if using
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup or 2 teaspoon liquid honey
  • 1 teaspoon garlic chili sauce or sriracha or other hot sauce, see notes
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
For serving
  • 1 cup uncooked rice for serving
  • 2-3 stalks of green onion for garnish
  • More basil leaves
  • Sesame seeds
  • Prawn crackers
  • 2 fried eggs

Method
 

  1. Finely chop the garlic or use a garlic press, and chop the green chilies.
  2. Heat oil in a nonstick pan or wok over medium-high heat. Sauté the onions or shallots for a few minutes, then add the garlic and green chili, ensuring there is enough oil to release their fragrance.
  3. Add the ground meat after 30 seconds. Cook the chicken until it is no longer pink, ensuring it remains juicy without overcooking.
  4. Incorporate the sauces, red chili, and basil into the cooked mixture.
  5. Stir until the basil wilts while maintaining its vibrant color. Add water if the mixture is too dry to create more sauce.
  6. Serve over steamed rice with a fried egg and prawn crackers. Garnish with green onions, additional basil, and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Calories: 245kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 23gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 98mgSodium: 2228mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10g

Notes

  • To Store. Refrigerate for 2-3 days.
  • To Reheat. When reheating in a skillet over medium-low heat, add vegetable or meat broth, or water if the sauce becomes dry and sticky.
  • For the hot sauce - you can also use something like Valentina or Franks Red Hot.
  • Nutrition is estimated and makes 245 kcal per serving of Thai basil chicken without rice or egg.