Holy Basil Chicken
Savor the bold and authentic flavors of Thailand with this quick and easy Holy Basil Chicken recipe! Also known as Pad Kra Pao, this stir-fry dish features tender ground chicken infused with the fragrant trio of garlic, fiery bird’s eye chilies, and fresh Thai holy basil leaves. Coated in a savory-sweet sauce made with soy, oyster, and fish sauces along with a hint of sugar, every bite delivers a perfect balance of spice and umami. Ready in just 25 minutes, this one-pan wonder is served over fluffy jasmine rice and optionally topped with a golden, crispy fried egg for an extra indulgent touch. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish captures the essence of Thai street food right in your kitchen, offering a satisfying, flavorful meal that’s sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 4 pieces Garlic cloves, minced
- 3 pieces Bird’s eye chilies, finely chopped
- 1 pound Ground chicken
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon Fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dark soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 1 cup Thai holy basil leaves
- 4 cups Steamed jasmine rice, for serving
- 4 pieces Optional fried eggs, for serving
Instructions
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Add the minced garlic and chopped bird’s eye chilies to the pan, and stir-fry until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Add the ground chicken to the pan, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon or spatula. Cook until the chicken is no longer pink, about 5–6 minutes.
In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, dark soy sauce, sugar, and water. Stir to combine.
Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken and stir well to coat. Allow the sauce to reduce slightly, about 2–3 minutes.
Add the holy basil leaves to the pan and stir until just wilted, about 30 seconds.
Remove from the heat and serve immediately over steamed jasmine rice. Optionally, top each serving with a fried egg, prepared to your desired doneness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
671 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 23.4 g | 30% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.6 g | 28% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 281 mg | 94% | |
| Sodium | 965 mg | 42% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 79.4 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.7 g | ||
| Protein | 33.4 g | 67% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 87 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 4.3 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 502 mg | 11% | |
*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.
