Spicy Thai Basil Chicken (Pad Krapow Gai)

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 715
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 30g 38%
Saturated Fat 7g 33%
Cholesterol 156mg 52%
Sodium 1182mg 51%
Total Carbohydrate 59g 21%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 50g
Vitamin C 31mg 155%
Calcium 99mg 8%
Iron 6mg 31%
Potassium 670mg 14%

Sauce

Chicken broth, oyster sauce, soy sauce, fish sauce, white sugar, and brown sugar are whisked together to make a sweet and salty mixture to flavor the recipe.

Chicken

Chef John minces skinless, boneless chicken thigh until they're very finely chopped. You could use packaged ground chicken to speed up the process, but chopping or grinding your own gives you superior flavor and texture.

Shallots and garlic

Sliced shallots and minced garlic add another layer of flavor.

Hot chile peppers

This is where the heat comes into play. Use Thai chile, serrano chile, or other hot pepper of your choice, and customize the amount to suit your tolerance for heat.

Basil

This recipe traditionally uses Thai basil or "holy" basil, which have their own distinctive flavors. Chef John uses sweet basil, which is more readily available in most grocery stores. In the recipe video, Chef John demonstrates how he stacks and rolls basil leaves like a cigar to quickly slice thin ribbons that cook faster and impart flavor throughout the dish.

"No, I didn't use the real "holy" basil," says Chef John. "But even with regular basil, this simple recipe is spectacular. Aromatic basil is the perfect herb for pairing with the slightly sweet, sort of salty, and possibly spicy, chopped meat."

Are Thai Basil and Sweet Basil the Same?

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