Pad Krapow — Thai Basil Chicken
Experience the authentic taste of Thailand with this quick and easy Pad Krapow recipe! The fiery flavors and aromatic holy basil will transport you to the streets of Bangkok.
Pad Krapow — Thai Basil Chicken
Experience the authentic taste of Thailand with this quick and easy Pad Krapow recipe! The fiery flavors and aromatic holy basil will transport you to the streets of Bangkok.
The Key Move
Achieve wok hei by using high heat and tossing the ingredients frequently.
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The Setup
- Wok14-inch
- Knife
- Cutting Board
The Mise en Place
5 of 10Your prep station before cooking begins
The Protein (0/1)
The Aromatics (0/1)
The Pantry (0/5)
Chicken is sticking to the wok.
Make sure the wok is hot enough before adding the chicken. Add a bit more oil if needed.
Pad Krapow is too spicy.
Reduce the amount of Thai chilies used. Remove the seeds from the chilies for less heat.
The Method
PREPARE
Prep aheadCut the chicken into 1/2-inch pieces. Mince the garlic (8 cloves) and finely chop the Thai chilies (10 whole).
HEAT
Time-sensitiveHeat the vegetable oil (2 tbsp) in a wok or large skillet over high heat until smoking hot.
Oil should be shimmering and almost smoking.
ADD
Add the garlic (8 cloves) and Thai chilies (10 whole) to the wok and stir-fry for 15-20 seconds, or until fragrant.
Aromatic garlic and chilies
ADD
Add the chicken to the wok and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, or until browned and cooked through.
Chicken should be browned on all sides and no longer pink inside.
STIR
Stir in the fish sauce (¼ cups), soy sauce (2 tbsp), oyster sauce (1 tbsp), and sugar (1 tsp). Stir-fry for another minute to combine.
ADD
Add the holy basil (4 cups) to the wok and stir-fry for 30 seconds, or until wilted and fragrant.
Basil should be wilted and slightly darkened. • Intense basil aroma
SERVE
Serve immediately over jasmine rice (400 g).
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