thai basil chicken

This Thai basil chicken recipe takes just 3 minutes to prepare and 7 minutes to cook. Served along with steamed rice, it's restaurant food, fast.

Thai Basil Chicken (Easy Gai Pad Krapow)

Thai bird chilies chilies

shallots

garlic ((sliced))

chicken ((450 grams))

sugar ((or honey))

soy sauce

fish sauce

chicken broth ((or water))

basil leaves

In a wok over high heat, add the oil, chilies, shallots and garlic, and fry for 1-2 minutes. Add the ground chicken and stir-fry for 2 minutes, breaking up the chicken into small bits.

Add the sugar, soy sauce, and fish sauce. Stir-fry for another minute and deglaze the pan with the broth. Because your pan is over high heat, the liquid should cook off very quickly.

Add the basil, and stir-fry until wilted. Serve over rice.

This simple Thai dish, known as Pad Grapow, is insanely quick and inexpensive to make. It's light, yet flavorful with lots of heat and tons of basil.

Thai Basil Chicken

lbs boneless (skinless chicken breasts,

tbsp oyster sauce (Substitute for GF oyster sauce)

tbsp light soy sauce (Substitute for GF soy sauce)

garlic (minced)

serrano chile (seeded and minced (keep seeds

vegetable or canola oil

jasmine rice (optional for serving)

In a bowl marinate the chicken with oyster sauce and soy sauce 10 minutes.

Heat a large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high heat, when hot add the oil, garlic and chili and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Increase the heat to high and add the chicken and cook, stirring until just cooked through, about 4 minutes. Add the basil and cook until wilted, about 1 minute.

Serve over rice.

Delicious and easy homemade takeout in under 20 minutes, this Basil Thai Chicken With Zoodles will be your new favorite dish. Full of flavor and easily adaptable to any dietary needs.

Thai Basil Chicken Recipe - Pad Krapow {Whole30, Paleo}

chicken

basil

carrots

tbsp ginger (minced)

chicken stock

tbsp coconut aminos

salt & pepper

tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

Place a frying pan or wok over medium heat. Preheat for five minutes.

Cook the ground chicken through; remove from the pan and set aside.

Add garlic, ginger, carrots, soy sauce, red pepper flakes, and chicken stock to the pan and cook until the carrots are crisp-tender - about 3 minutes. Add the chicken back to the pan.&nbsp;

Add basil. remove from heat and allow to sit for 2 minutes. Serve immediately over rice, cauliflower rice, or zoodles (zucchini noodles).

This authentic tasting Thai Basil Beef recipe is made with ground beef (or steak) and a homemade thai basil sauce that&#x27;s easy to customize to your preferred spice level. 

Thai Basil Beef

Tablespoons vegetable oil

shallots (, thinly sliced)

garlic (, sliced)

Tbsp fresh ginger (, minced)

red bell pepper (, thinly sliced)

lb beef

brown sugar

fish sauce*

oyster sauce*

Tbsp Asian garlic chili paste

beef broth

water

cornstarch

basil leaves**

Jasmine rice (, for serving)

In a wok or large skillet over medium high heat add the oil, shallots, garlic, ginger and bell peppers and fry for 3 minutes.

Push the veggies off to the side. Turn the heat to high and add the ground beef, breaking it up into small bits with a spoon. (I like to spoon the cooked ground beef into my food processor and pulse it barely a few times to break it into really small pieces).

In a small bowl stir together the brown sugar, fish sauce, soy sauce, oyster sauce, chili paste, cornstarch, beef broth and water and add to the pan. Cook for 2 minutes.

Add the basil, and stir-fry until wilted.

Serve over hot cooked rice.

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This quick and easy Thai Basil Beef recipe takes less than 30 minutes to prepare and is so authentic tasting you’ll feel like a true Thai chef!

Thai Basil Chicken - super easy and authentic recipe made with ground chicken, Thai basil and chilies. Gai Pad Krapow is great with rice.

garlic,

shallots, finely chopped

palm sugar or sugar to taste

kecap manis or sweet soy sauce

white pepper

Add the oil into a heated wok, follow...

Add the oil into a heated wok, follow by the chopped garlic and shallots. Stir fry the garlic and shallots until aromatic, then add the ground chicken into the wok. Use the spatula to quickly stir-fry and break the ground chicken meat into small lumps.

When the chicken meat changes color, toss in...

When the chicken meat changes color, toss in the chilies, fish sauce, palm sugar, and sweet soy sauce. Stir to combine well. Add in the basil leaves and do a few quick stirs until the basil leaves wilted and you smell the exotic fragrance of the basil leaves. Add the white pepper into the dish, do a final stir, dish out and serve immediately.

Thai basil chicken is an easy chicken stir fry with a classic Thai flavor. Served it in lettuce wraps or over cauliflower rice, it&#039;s one of our favorite easy keto dinner recipes. It takes only 20 minutes to make, start to finish!

Keto Thai Basil Chicken

coconut oil

shallots (minced)

red pepper (chopped)

tbsp fish sauce

tsp tamari or soy sauce

Thai basil leaves (packed)

tsp pepper

red pepper flakes

Heat the oil in a large sauté pan over medium high heat. When hot, add the garlic and shallots. Cook about 1 minute, until fragrant. Add the crushed chiles and cook another 30 seconds.

Add chicken and red pepper, and stir-fry until the chicken is no longer pink, about 7 minutes. Stir in the fish sauce and tamari.

Stir in the basil and toss to combine. Cook until wilted, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and sprinkle with pepper. Adjust other seasonings to taste.

Serve in lettuce wraps or over cauliflower rice.

Are you looking for a really fast meal that’s really tasty? Not only is this Thai Basil Chicken (or Pad Krapow Gai) bursting with flavor, you can whip it up in 15 minutes or less. This might be your easiest recipe yet!

garlic

7-8 red bird chilis

Tbsp oyster sauce

Tbsp fish sauce

tsp sugar

Tbsp vegetable oil

eggs

Crush chilis and peeled garlic into a paste.

Heat oil in wok over high heat. Add...

Heat oil in wok over high heat. Add chili-garlic paste and stir for 20 seconds.

Add chicken, stir continuously 6-8 minutes, or until...

Add chicken, stir continuously 6-8 minutes, or until chicken is thoroughly cooked.

Add sugar and sauces, stir until well mixed.

Fold in basil. Remove from heat immediately, so...

Fold in basil. Remove from heat immediately, so the basil doesn't overcook.

Fill frying pan with 1/4 inch of oil....

Fill frying pan with 1/4 inch of oil. Get nice and hot.

Drop in eggs. Fry until edges are nice...

Drop in eggs. Fry until edges are nice and crispy, spooning hot oil over eggs to cook the top.

Cook until desired doneness.

Recipe video above. Right off the streets of Thailand, made in your own home! Spicy, garlicky and savoury with a hint of sweet. Gold standard Thai chicken stir fry, quick to make and no hunting down unusual ingredients.

Thai Chilli Basil Chicken

chicken thigh

green onion (,

Thai basil leaves

garlic (, large, finely chopped (Note 2))

birds eye

tbsp oil ((peanut, vegetable or canola))

tsp oyster sauce

tsp light soy sauce ((Note 3))

tsp dark soy sauce ((or all purpose) (Note 3))

jasmine rice

Put Sauce ingredients in a small bowl and mix to combine.

Heat oil in wok or pan over high heat.

Add garlic and chilli and cook for 10 seconds. Don't inhale - the chilli will make you cough!

Add the white part of the green onions and chicken and fry until cooked, around 2 minutes.

Add Sauce and cook for 1 minute until the water reduces to make a thick glossy sauce.

Toss through green part of green onions and basil leaves. Stir until just wilted, then serve immediately with steamed jasmine rice.

An authentic street food favorite, Thai Basil Chicken can be prepared in less than 30 minutes, with the enticing aroma from garlic, ginger, oyster sauce and chili paste, served over Jasmine rice.

Tablespoon oil (, vegetable or canola)

garlic (thinly sliced)

Tablespoon fresh ginger (, minced)

bell pepper (, thinly sliced)

veggie ideas: (asparagus, green beans, mushrooms, bamboo shoots, zucchini, broccolini)

chicken (, diced chicken breast

fish sauce ((or substitute hoisin sauce))

oyster sauce

Tablespoons Asian Garlic Chili Sauce (or Sambal Oelek, more or less to taste, for heat)

chicken broth

In a wok or large skillet over medium high heat add the oil. Once hot but not smoking, add shallots, garlic, ginger, bell peppers (and any other veggies) and fry for 3 minutes.

Push the veggies off to the side. Turn the heat to high and add the ground chicken, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks.

In a small bowl stir together the brown sugar, fish sauce, soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch chicken broth and water and add to the pan. Cook for 3minutes.

Add the basil and stir-fry until wilted.

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An authentic street food favorite, Thai Basil Chicken derives its enticing aroma from garlic, ginger, oyster sauce and chili paste, served over Jasmine rice. It’s a simple and healthy dinner that’s ready in less than 30 minutes.

An easy and flavorful Thai Basil Chicken stir-fry recipe which you can prepare in 25 minutes at home. Serve with steamed rice for a homemade Thai dinner quicker than takeout or wait for delivery.&nbsp;Oh, also sharing substitutes to make Thai Basil Chicken without a grocery store tip, using easy-to-find pantry ingredients. (read on to know more)Let's make enjoy Thai Basil Chicken dinner tonight.<img alt="Chicken Stir-fry with Thai Basil and Rice" height="1034" loading="lazy" sizes="(min-width: 992px) 750px, (max-width: 414px) 93vw, 96vw" src="https://media.chefdehome.com/750/0/0/basil-chicken/chicken-thai-basil.jpg" srcset="https://media.chefdehome.com/800/0/0/basil-chicken/chicken-thai-basil.jpg 800w,https://media.chefdehome.com/655/0/0/basil-chicken/chicken-thai-basil.jpg 655w,https://media.chefdehome.com/492/0/0/basil-chicken/chicken-thai-basil.jpg 492w,https://media.chefdehome.com/310/0/0/basil-chicken/chicken-thai-basil.jpg 310w,https://media.chefdehome.com/100/0/0/basil-chicken/chicken-thai-basil.jpg 100w,https://media.chefdehome.com/750/0/0/basil-chicken/chicken-thai-basil.jpg 750w" width="750" />I did not grow up eating Thai Food but we love eating Thai for dinner many times a month. So, I'm big on research and testing to have all my restaurant favorite's recipes tested/tried to cook at home. You know, in my humble opinion, this has few benefits as well:<ol><li>Eat favorite food any time. Don't just crave, go to kitchen and make some!</li><li>Never miss the dish enjoyed in a restaurant when you move out of a city. This was one of the main reason for starting CDH. We moved 6 times in past 12 years. For example, when we were in Seattle, we loved eating Thai. But when we moved to Bay Area, a few dishes I couldn't find that good, anywhere. So, make at home!</li><li>Cooking at home is of-course economical. Once you perfect the recipe, these is no waste/hit/try etc. With my blog, I'm doing that job for you. Let me know what do you want me to cook next?!</li><li>You know the ingredients. There is no need of preservatives, extra pound of sugar or oil.&nbsp;</li><li>Save time. Cook in less time at home than it takes to carry out.</li><li>Stay healthy. Eat only what you need, not extra because you paid for it.</li><li>Instill habit of gathering around kitchen in family. Perfect family time.</li><li>Big smiles when everyone love the dish you cooked. :-) Pure bonus.</li></ol>Isn't it amazing to cook at home after all?<img alt="Recipe Thai Basil Chicken" height="1318" loading="lazy" sizes="(min-width: 992px) 750px, (max-width: 414px) 93vw, 96vw" src="https://media.chefdehome.com/750/0/0/basil-chicken/recipe-thai-basil-chicken.jpg" srcset="https://media.chefdehome.com/800/0/0/basil-chicken/recipe-thai-basil-chicken.jpg 800w,https://media.chefdehome.com/655/0/0/basil-chicken/recipe-thai-basil-chicken.jpg 655w,https://media.chefdehome.com/492/0/0/basil-chicken/recipe-thai-basil-chicken.jpg 492w,https://media.chefdehome.com/310/0/0/basil-chicken/recipe-thai-basil-chicken.jpg 310w,https://media.chefdehome.com/100/0/0/basil-chicken/recipe-thai-basil-chicken.jpg 100w,https://media.chefdehome.com/750/0/0/basil-chicken/recipe-thai-basil-chicken.jpg 750w" width="750" />Thai Basil ChickenThai Basil Chicken is one of my favorite Thai Chicken Stir Fry which I wanted to share with you since long.&nbsp;Recipe is very simple and down-to-earth marriage of diced chicken, Thai Basil and few seasonings. Consider garlic, oil and salt on the house, rest you need followings ingredients to make Thai Basil Chicken at home:<ol><li>Thai Basil (fresh Thai basil leaves)</li><li>Chicken</li><li>Thai Chilies.&nbsp;</li><li>Thai Basil Chicken Stir Fry Sauce</li><li>Red Bell Pepper</li></ol>For Stir Fry Sauce, you will need:<ol><li>Oyster Sauce.&nbsp;</li><li>Light Soy Sauce. I use low-sodium table soy sauce such as generic or gluten free tamari.</li><li>Sugar. A little bit for the signature sweet hint in sauce of Thai Basil Chicken</li><li>Dark Soy Sauce.</li></ol><img alt="Thai Basil Chicken Traditional Recipe " height="1124" loading="lazy" sizes="(min-width: 992px) 750px, (max-width: 414px) 93vw, 96vw" src="https://media.chefdehome.com/750/0/0/basil-chicken/thai-basil-chicken-recipe.jpg" srcset="https://media.chefdehome.com/800/0/0/basil-chicken/thai-basil-chicken-recipe.jpg 800w,https://media.chefdehome.com/655/0/0/basil-chicken/thai-basil-chicken-recipe.jpg 655w,https://media.chefdehome.com/492/0/0/basil-chicken/thai-basil-chicken-recipe.jpg 492w,https://media.chefdehome.com/310/0/0/basil-chicken/thai-basil-chicken-recipe.jpg 310w,https://media.chefdehome.com/100/0/0/basil-chicken/thai-basil-chicken-recipe.jpg 100w,https://media.chefdehome.com/750/0/0/basil-chicken/thai-basil-chicken-recipe.jpg 750w" width="750" />Thai Basil Chicken with Pantry Ingredients:Use these substitute ingredients to make this dish at home with pantry ingredients:<ol><li>Thai Basil (fresh Thai basil leaves)</li><li>Chicken - Use any cut of boneless chicken, even chicken tenders work well.</li><li>Thai Chilies - Substitute with Serrano Pepper or Bird-eyes chili or Sambal Chili Paste</li><li>Use any veggies per preference. Such as broccoli, carrot, cabbage, or celery. You can omit veggies also. But I recommend don't add a lot of veggies. For the authenticity of flavor of Thai Basil, sauce and chicken, 1/2 cup veggies are sufficient.</li><li>Oyster Sauce - Substitute with part dark soy sauce and part Worcestershire sauce.&nbsp;</li><li>Sugar - Use honey or agave per preference.</li></ol>Hope you will enjoy cooking Thai Basil chicken at home as much as I enjoyed sharing with you. Happy cooking!

lbs Chicken, boneless, skinless chicken breast, small diced

Bunch Basil, sweet Thai basil

tbsp Cooking Oil

Pepper,

tsp Salt, or 1 tsp fish sauce

2-3 Green Onion, thin sliced,

tbsp Oyster Sauce

Sugar

tbsp Soy Sauce, low sodium, light soy sauce

tbsp Soy Sauce, dark sauce

tbsp Garlic, 4-5 cloves, minced

2-4 Thai Red Chili,

Prepare Ingredients

Mix the stir-fry sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Whisk until sugar dissolves completely. Set aside.  Dice the chicken into 1-2 inch, bite size, pieces. Set aside. Wash hands after handling chicken. Wash Thai Basil, pat dry with kitchen towel, then tear off leaves from stem. Discard stems. Mince garlic and chili. 

Fry Basil Leaves

Heat a wok or medium skillet on medium-high heat. Add the cooking oil. When oil is hot. Deep fry half of the basil leaves. Remove fried basil leaves on a plate lined with paper towel to drain access oil. Set aside. 

Make Stir Fry Base

In now empty skillet with oil heating on medium-high heat, add minced garlic and chili. Fry until garlic is fragrant, just 20-30 seconds. (Don't let garlic burn.) 

Stir Fry Chicken

Add diced chicken, salt and cook until chicken is no longer pink. About 2 minutes. Add all of the sauce mixed in Step 1. Stirring occasionally, cook chicken and sauce on medium-high heat until sauce thickens and chicken is fully cooked. About 4-5 minutes. After first 3 minutes, add the sliced bell pepper, stir pepper with chicken and continue cooking.

Assemble Thai Basil Chicken

Once chicken is fully cooked and sauce has thickened, add the fresh basil leaves. Stir to mix basil with chicken. Kill the heat. Basil will continue to cook and wilt with heat of chicken and sauce. Remove Thai Basil Chicken in a serving bowl.  Top chicken with deep fried basil leaves. Garnish with sliced scallions. (optional). Serve while still hot with side of Jasmine rice.

Sweet and savory, easy 20 minute Thai blackberry basil chicken.

Thai Blackberry Basil Chicken

chicken breasts

hoisin sauce

rice vinegar

sugar

blackberries

basil leaves (thinly sliced)

cashews

In a small bowl whisk together fish sauce, garlic, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, red pepper flakes, sugar.

Drizzle a large pan or skillet with oil and bring to medium heat. Add chicken and stir 4-5 minutes until browned.

Add sauce to pan and continue to stir over heat for 3-4 more minutes until chicken is cooked through.

Add blackberries and basil and stir another 1-2 minutes. Sprinkle with cashews and serve immediately.

Thai Basil Chicken or Gai Pad Krapow is a popular Thai chicken recipe that is easy and quick to make, budget friendly and incredibly tasty! You can make this easy Thai recipe with ground chicken or ground turkey. Boneless and skinless chicken breasts or thighs cut into bite size pieces can also be used (cooking time will increase by a few minutes).

sweet soy sauce (*see notes)

black pepper

vegetable, canola or peanut oil

garlic cloves, finely chopped or minced

red onion, sliced

red bell pepper, sliced

In a small bowl, mix the sauce ingredients and set aside.

Heat the oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add the garlic and chiles and cook for about 20 seconds stirring constantly. Add the ground chicken and cook for about 3 - 4 minutes breaking up the meat into small pieces. You want the chicken to have some texture so don&#x27;t break it up too much. When the chicken is no longer pink, drain any excess liquid.

Add the onions and red bell peppers and stir fry for about 1 minute. Stir in the sauce and cook, stirring constantly until the sauce starts to thicken, about 2 minutes. Stir in the basil and cook until the basil is wilted and the chicken is cooked through.

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Thai Basil Chicken is a quick and easy Thai chicken recipe that is budget friendly, incredibly delicious and so much better than takeout! Ground chicken, onions, red bell peppers, and basil stir fried in the tastiest thick savory sauce!  Ready in 20 minutes and better than takeout!

This Thai Holy Basil Chicken is quick and easy to stir-fry on any given weeknight, incredibly delicious, and full of garlicky and spicy flavors! It’s also customizable with your choice of protein (pork, beef, tofu, etc.), can be made gluten-free, and ready to go in 25 minutes!

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