Simple Thai Basil Chicken

Simple Thai Basil Chicken - Easy Meals with Video Recipes by Chef Joel Mielle - RECIPE30

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Also known as Pad Krapow Gai

A delicious and quick to make Thai chicken meal. Thai basil chicken, is a very popular street food in Thailand.

This recipe has few ingredients making it super easy to make anytime for a tasty meal. Try and use Thai basil and not regular basil as it makes a big difference. In Thailand they often use holy basil which is different again, however it may be harder to find.

If you only have one type of soy sauce, that’s fine, the light soy sauce would be the better choice.

Serve it with steamed or boiled jasmine or basmati rice. Great with a kaffir lime leaf but otherwise keep it plain. It will soak up the beautiful sauce. Enjoy my simple chicken Thai basil recipe today.

Ingredients

1 large chicken breast (13oz – 370g)
2 spring onions (green onion)
1 handful holy basil or Thai basil
3 garlic cloves
2 birds eye or Thai chilli
2 tbsp coconut oil (or vegetable)
for the sauce
2 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tbsp light soy sauce
1 tbsp dark soy sauce (optional)
½ tsp brown sugar
3 tbsp water

Steps

Step 1
Get your vegetables ready, finely chop the garlic and chili (or pound in a mortar and pestle) , cut the spring onions, green part in lengths of approx. 1.5 inch on an angle, and the white part into julienne. Pluck the basil leaves ready for use. Set aside.
Step 2
In a small mixing bowl, place all the sauce ingredients and mix well. Set aside.
Step 3
For the chicken, remove skin if any, then cut into bite size pieces. Set aside.
Step 4
Place a wok or frying pan over high heat. Add the oil and fry the chicken until golden brown. Push chicken to the side, then add the minced garlic and chopped chilli and cook for a few seconds. Mix well with the chicken.
Step 5
Add the sauce mixture and leave to reduce until you reach a glossy consistency.
Step 6
Toss in the spring onions, cook another 20 seconds then add the basil leaves. Remove from heat, stir until just wilted, serve immediately with ideally, jasmine rice.

Recipe tags: Thai Basil Chicken

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