Thai Basil Chicken Recipe

Aaah, one of the joys of Thai Food! The Thai Chicken dish that is loved by the masses, this Thai Basil Chicken Recipe details its authentic preparation. Laced with the aroma of Thai Holy Basil Leaves, the faintest hint of Kaffir Lime Leaves and brought alive with the notorious Thai Red Chillies ( chili padi ) . This delicious dish is amazingly quick and easy to prepare at home. Give it a try! Also if you love Thai food, try out the Thai Pandan Chicken Recipe.

Thai Basil Chicken Recipe – Pad Kra Pao Gai

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Recipe Name: Thai Basil Chicken Recipe – Pad Kra Pao Gai

Recipe Type: Chicken / Thai

Author: Shana c/o Recipes ‘R’ Simple

Prep time: 5 min

Cook time: 5 min

Total time: 10 min

Yield: (4-6 )

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Video on this page shows this recipe with boneless chicken. Video on Recipe page shows the recipe with minced chicken, served over rice with egg.

How to make Thai Basil Chicken Recipe – Pad Kra Pao Gai -Recipe at a glance:

Stir fry chicken in sauteed ingredients, adding sauces and fresh ingredients, one at a time. That’s how simple it is!

Ingredients for Thai Basil Chicken Recipe:

600 gms boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces OR use minced chicken instead. When serving as a centre dish, you might like to opt for bite-size, but when served over rice, minced chicken is the more popular choice.
12 large cloves of garlic
6 shallots
6 small Thai red chillies (If you need the dish to be milder, use the longer finger length chillies)
2 tsp dark soy sauce ( the thick, slightly sweet variety)
2 tsp oyster sauce
2 tsp light soy sauce
2 tsp fish sauce ( Thai fish sauce)
1/2 tsp white pepper powder
2 handfuls of Thai holy basil, plucked and rinsed
1 kaffir lime leaf (not more)
3 Tbsp peanut oil

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Key Ingredients: Chicken, Shallots, Garlic, Chillies, Thai Basil, Kaffir Lime, White pepper, Soy Sauce( dark and light), Oyster sauce, Fish Sauce, Oil.