Gai Krapow Minced Chicken with Basil
Bring the bold, irresistible flavors of Thailand to your table with Gai Krapow, a tantalizing stir-fry of minced chicken infused with the vibrant aroma of fresh Thai basil and fiery Bird’s eye chilies. This quick and easy dish comes together in just 20 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights without sacrificing authenticity. The savory mix of soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, and a hint of sugar creates a perfectly balanced sauce that clings to every bite of juicy chicken. Served over fluffy jasmine rice, this recipe delivers a satisfying, restaurant-quality meal at home. Adjust the spice level to your liking, and discover why this classic Thai street food is a crowd-pleaser. Perfect for fans of spicy, umami-rich dishes, Gai Krapow is your gateway to mastering Thai comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams minced chicken
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 5 cloves garlic
- 4 pieces Bird’s eye chilies
- 1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon white sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 cups steamed jasmine rice
Instructions
Peel the garlic and finely chop it along with the Bird's eye chilies. Adjust the quantity of chilies depending on your spice tolerance.
Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large frying pan over medium-high heat.
Add the chopped garlic and chilies to the pan, stirring quickly to avoid burning. Cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the minced chicken to the pan and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes, breaking up the meat with a spatula, until it is no longer pink.
In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, dark soy sauce, sugar, and water to create the sauce.
Pour the sauce mixture into the pan and stir well to coat the chicken evenly. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
Add the Thai basil leaves to the pan and stir-fry for about 30 seconds, just until the leaves wilt and release their aroma.
Remove the pan from heat and serve the Gai Krapow immediately over a bed of steamed jasmine rice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1548 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 67.3 g | 86% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.5 g | 78% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 375 mg | 125% | |
| Sodium | 3598 mg | 156% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 128.4 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.9 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.3 g | ||
| Protein | 111.0 g | 222% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 613 mg | 47% | |
| Iron | 29.1 mg | 162% | |
| Potassium | 2748 mg | 58% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
