Pad Krapow Gai — Thailand's most beloved street food. Stir-fried chicken with holy basil, chili, and garlic over jasmine rice. Ready in 15 minutes and bursting with flavor.
The ultimate quick Thai dinner.
Prep all ingredients before you start — this dish comes together in minutes. Mix fish sauce, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar in a small bowl.
Heat oil in a wok over high heat until smoking. Add garlic and chilies, stir-fry for 15 seconds until fragrant but not burned.
Add ground chicken and spread it flat against the wok. Let it sear undisturbed for 1 minute, then break it apart and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until cooked through and slightly crispy at the edges.
Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and toss to coat. Cook for 30 seconds until the sauce caramelizes slightly on the meat.
Turn off the heat and immediately add the holy basil leaves. Toss until wilted from the residual heat. The basil should be just cooked — vibrant green and aromatic.
Serve over steamed jasmine rice topped with a crispy fried egg with a runny yolk. The yolk mixing into the spicy chicken and rice is absolutely essential.
