Spicy Stir-fried Chili and Basil with Chicken Recipe

Spicy Stir-fried Chili and Basil with Chicken

Pad Krakow Gai (ผัดกะเพราไก่) is a spicy stir-fried one dish meal made with lots of fresh basil (Kaprow; กะเพรา) and Thai hot chilies. This version posted by Khun Worawut is made with chunky pieces of chicken thigh meat with the bone in.

Pad Krapow can be made with chopped or sliced pork, chicken, shrimp, and other types of seafood. If you love spicy foods and dare to give this one a try, you'll quickly understand why it is one of the most popular dishes served at street-side food stands throughout Thailand.

A common variation of this dish includes a fried egg on top, and it is often eaten as the first meal of the day.

Yield: 2 servings
Prep time: 10 Minutes
Cooking time: 5 Minutes
Ready in: 20 Minutes

Ingredients:
  • 8 oz / 200 grams Chicken Meat
  • 1 cup Holy basil
  • 1/2 Brown or Yellow Onion
  • 1/2 cup Yardlong beans
  • 7 - 8 Thai Hot Chili
  • 2 - 3 large cloves Garlic
  • 1 Thai Long Chili
  • 2 - 3 Baby corns
  • 2 teaspoons White cane sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Light Soy Sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon Oyster Sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dark Sweet Soy Sauce

Basic Directions:

1) Chop the chicken thighs, including the bone, into 1 inch cubes.

2) Fry the crushed chilies and garlic together in oil for about seconds.

3) Add the chicken and stir it into the chili and garlic. Fry until until the chicken is cooked very well, stir continuously.

4) Add the onion to the pan, let it cook, then add light soy sauce, dark sweet soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar. Cook until the sugar melts.

5) Add the green beans and stir fry for about another minute. Then add just a little water. Add the mild red chili and baby corns to the pan and stir fry for about 30 seconds.

6) Remove from the heat and toss in the basil. Serve immediately with steamed rice..

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