Gai Pad Krapao (Hot Stir Fried Ground Chicken with Holy Basil)

If you are looking for a delicious and really hot authentic Thai dish to try, Gai Pad Krapao is a great option. It is a quick and easy dish to make, and is sure to please everyone at the table. Gai Pad Krapao is typically served with jasmine rice and a fried egg on top. It is a delicious and satisfying dish that is perfect for a quick and easy meal.

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Course: Lunch, Main Course, Street Food

Cuisine: Southeast Asian, Thailand

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 1 15

Total Time: 1 20

Servings:

Author: My Hungry Traveler

Equipment

Wok or large skillet
Large nonstick pan

Ingredients

1 lb. Ground dark meat chicken (Sub: ground turkey, white meat chicken or pork)
3 tbsp Chile paste with holy basil (buy) https://importfood.com/products/thai-curry-paste/item/thai-chili-paste-with-holy-basil-leaves
¼ cup Green beans, cut into ½-inch pieces
¼ cup Onion, sliced
½ cup Red bell pepper, sliced
2 cloves Garlic, chopped
2 tbsp Asian fish sauce https://importfood.com/products/thai-sauces-condiments/item/flying-lion-fish-sauce-viet-huong
2 tsp Sugar
1½ tbsp Oyster sauce
1 tbsp Golden Mountain seasoning sauce (Sub: soy sauce) https://importfood.com/products/thai-sauces-condiments/item/flying-lion-fish-sauce-viet-huong
1½ tbsp Water
4 large Eggs, crispy fried in advance (optional)
1 small Cucumber, sliced

Gai Pad Krapao (from scratch)

¼ cup Vegetable oil
2 small Chili pepper
1 cup Holy basil leaves (Sub: Thai sweet or Italian basil)
½ tsp `White pepper

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Instructions

Gai Pad Krapao (using jarred Chile Paste with Holy Basil)

Heat chile paste over medium heat until aroma rises from wok. Add ground meat, break up chunks with a utensil while it's cooking. When meat is fully cooked, add vegetables and stir-fry for a minute. Add in seasoning, sugar, oyster sauce, and fish sauce. Turn heat to high and stir fry 3 minutes. If dish appears too dry, add a little water. Fry eggs separately in a little oil.
To plate, place a scoop of Gai Pad Krapao over white rice and add a fried egg on top. Garnish with sliced cucumber

Gai Pad Krapao (from scratch)

If not using jarred Chili Paste with Holy Basil, follow above recipe except stir-fry meat in ¼ cup oil over medium-high heat, add chili pepper along with the chopped vegetables. When vegetables and sauces are cooked, remove from heat and stir in basil leaves and top with white pepper. Serve as above topped with a fried egg and surrounded by cucumber.
¼ cup Vegetable oil, 2 small Chili pepper, 1 cup Holy basil leaves (Sub: Thai sweet or Italian basil), ½ tsp `White pepper

Notes

If possible, use holy basil for this dish to give it its authentic floral fragrance and taste.
Use only fresh basil and add it at the end of cooking with the heat off.

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