Gai pad krapow
Discover the ultimate Thai street food with this Gai Pad Krapow recipe! Sautéed chicken breasts, vibrant veggies, and aromatic basil leaves come together in a mouthwatering stir-fry seasoned with garlic, chili peppers, soy sauce, fish sauce, and a hint of brown sugar. Perfectly balanced flavors make this quick and easy dish a weeknight favorite. Serve over rice for an authentic Thai dining experience!
- 17 Apr 2024
- Cook time 10 min
- Prep time 10 min
- 2 Servings
- 10 Ingredients
Gai Pad Krapow, or Thai Basil Chicken, is a popular Thai street food dish. It is known for its bold flavors and tantalizing aroma, combining garlic, chilies, and fresh basil leaves with tender chicken. This dish is quick and easy to prepare, making it a perfect choice for a weeknight dinner that brings the taste of Thailand to your home.
Ingredients:
Instructions:
- Mince the garlic cloves.
- Chop the onion into small pieces.
- Thinly slice or chop the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- Chop the red hot chili peppers.
- Heat 1 tbsp of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the minced garlic and chopped onion to the skillet and sauté until fragrant and the onions become translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the sliced chicken to the skillet. Stir-fry until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the center, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the chopped red hot chili peppers to the skillet and stir well to combine.
- In a small bowl, mix together 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, and 1 tsp brown sugar until the sugar dissolves.
- Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet with the chicken and vegetables. Stir well to coat everything evenly with the sauce.
- Add the basil leaves to the skillet. Stir-fry for an additional 1-2 minutes until the basil leaves wilt and become fragrant.
- Serve the Gai Pad Krapow hot over a bed of steamed jasmine rice or your favorite type of rice.
Tips:
- Use fresh basil leaves for the most authentic flavor.
- Adjust the number of chili peppers according to your heat preference.
- Marinate the chicken in a little soy sauce beforehand for extra flavor.
- Cook the chicken over high heat to give it a nice sear and to keep it tender.
- Serve with a side of jasmine rice or Thai sticky rice to complete the meal.
Gai Pad Krapow is a fantastic dish that offers a delightful balance of flavors and a quick cooking time. With the right ingredients and a few simple steps, you can easily recreate this Thai classic at home. Enjoy the aromatic blend of garlic, chilies, and basil, and savor a taste of Thailand in every bite. Paak waan thaan aroi na kaa (Enjoy your meal)!
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | 250 grams |
| Energy | |
| Calories 200kcal | 8% |
| Protein | |
| Protein 30g | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | |
| Carbohydrates 13g | 4% |
| Fiber 1.86g | 5% |
| Sugar 8g | 8% |
| Fat | |
| Fat 11g | 13% |
| Saturated 1.24g | 4% |
| Cholesterol 90mg | - |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A 40ug | 4% |
| Choline 110mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B1 0.18mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 0.29mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 12mg | 77% |
| Vitamin B6 1.31mg | 77% |
| Vitamin B9 40ug | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 0.31ug | 13% |
| Vitamin C 60mg | 70% |
| Vitamin E 0.98mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K 20ug | 17% |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium, Ca 40mg | 3% |
| Copper, Cu 0.16mg | 0% |
| Iron, Fe 1.36mg | 12% |
| Magnesium, Mg 70mg | 17% |
| Phosphorus, P 310mg | 25% |
| Potassium, K 710mg | 21% |
| Selenium, Se 27ug | 52% |
| Sodium, Na 1260mg | 84% |
| Zinc, Zn 1.17mg | 11% |
| Water | |
| Water 190g | - |
| * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2500 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. | |
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