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Spicy Thai Basil Chicken, also known as Pad Krapow Gai, is a delicious and popular Thai dish that offers several benefits. Here are some of the potential health benefits of this dish:

  1. High in protein: Thai basil chicken is a protein-rich dish that is typically made with chicken breast or thigh meat. Protein is essential for building and repairing tissues and maintaining muscle mass.
  2. Contains vegetables: Many versions of Pad Krapow Gai include vegetables such as bell peppers, onions, and green beans. These vegetables provide vitamins, minerals, and fiber that can aid in digestion and help to keep you feeling full.
  3. Low in fat: When prepared with lean chicken breast and minimal oil, this dish can be relatively low in fat. This can be beneficial for those looking to maintain a healthy weight or improve their cardiovascular health.
  4. Contains herbs and spices: The dish typically includes Thai basil leaves, which are rich in antioxidants and have been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties. Additionally, the combination of spices used in Thai cuisine, such as chili peppers and ginger, may have metabolic and immune-boosting effects.

Overall, Spicy Thai Basil Chicken can be a tasty and nutritious option for those looking to incorporate more protein, vegetables, and flavorful herbs and spices into their diet.

Spicy Thai Basil Chicken (Pad Krapow Gai)

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 2 people
Calories 715 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Wok or large frying pan
  • 2 Wooden spoon or spatula
  • 3 Knife and cutting board
  • 4 Measuring cups and spoo
  • 5 Garlic press (optional)
  • 6 Mortar and pestle (optional)

Ingredients
  

  • â…“ cup chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce, or as needed
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp white sugar
  • 1 tbsp  brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1  pound  skinless, boneless chicken thighs, coarsely chopped
  • ¼ cup sliced shallots
  • 4  cloves  garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp minced Thai chilies, Serrano, or other hot pepper
  • 1 cup very thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
  • 2 cups hot cooked rice

Instructions
 

  • Step 1
    Gather ingredients.
  • Step 2
    Whisk chicken stock, shellfish sauce, soy sauce, fish sauce, white sugar, and earthy colored sugar together in a bowl until very much mixed
  • Step 3
    Heat enormous skillet over high intensity. Sprinkle in oil. Add chicken and sautéed food until it loses its crude tone, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Step 4
    Mix in shallots, garlic, and cut chilies. Keep cooking on high intensity until a portion of the juices begin to caramelize in the lower part of the dish, around 2 or 3 additional minutes.
  • Step 5
    Add about a tablespoon of the sauce blend to the skillet; cook and mix until sauce starts to caramelize, around 1 moment.
  • Step 6
    Pour in the remainder of the sauce. Cook and mix until sauce has deglazed the lower part of the dish. Keep on cooking until sauce coats onto the meat, 1 or 2 additional minutes. Eliminate from heat.
  • Step 7
    Stir in basil. Cook and stir until basil is wilted, about 20 seconds. Serve with rice.
  • Step 8
    Serve hot and enjoy!
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