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Savor the Flavor: Quick 10-Minute Thai Basil Chicken Recipe

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This 10-Minute Thai Basil Chicken, or Gai Pad Krapow, is a flavorful dish that brings the taste of Thailand to your home.

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons neutral oil
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 tablespoons chicken broth
  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 2 medium shallots, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3-4 Thai bird chilies
  • 1 cup holy basil leaves

Instructions

  1. Preheat the wok over high heat for about 2 minutes. Add the oil and let it shimmer.
  2. Toss in the Thai bird chilies, sliced shallots, and minced garlic, stirring for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Add the ground chicken and break it up as it cooks for about 2 minutes until browned and cooked through.
  4. Stir in the sugar, soy sauce, and fish sauce, and cook for another minute as the sauce thickens.
  5. Pour in the chicken broth to deglaze the wok, scraping up any bits, and cook for 1-2 more minutes.
  6. Add the basil and stir-fry for an additional 30 seconds until it wilts.
  7. Serve hot over steamed rice.

Notes

  • Maintain high heat while cooking and stir continuously to avoid burning.
  • Adjust spice levels by varying the number of chilies used.
  • Author: lily
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Chicken
  • Method: Stir-Fry
  • Cuisine: Thai