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Thai Basil Chicken (Pad Kra Pao)
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Thai Basil Chicken (Pad Kra Pao)

25 minServes 2Nutri-Score C€€
from @madelinemehria14 imports1 cooked
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Ingredients

2 people
  • onion (sliced)Produce1 piece
  • garlic (minced)Produce4 pieces
  • Thai chilies (chopped)Produce4 pieces
  • ground chickenMeat500 g
  • seasoning saucePantry15 ml
  • dark soy saucePantry10 ml
  • fish saucePantry15 ml
  • oyster saucePantry15 ml
  • sugarPantry5 g
  • Thai basil (leaves picked)Produce30 g
  • white rice (cooked, for serving)Grains200 g
  • egg (fried, for serving)Dairy2 pieces
  • cooking oilPantry30 ml

per serving

Nutrition

728kcal

Carbs
88 g
Proteins
33 g
Fat
28 g
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Tools

  • Frying pan
  • Wok
  • Mixing bowl

step by step

Method

  1. Prepare the aromatics and sauce

    • Slice the onion, mince the garlic and chop the Thai chilies.
    • Mix the seasoning sauce, dark soy sauce, fish sauce, oyster sauce and sugar in a bowl.
    Step 1

  2. Fry the aromatics

    • Heat the oil in a wok over high heat.
    • Add the onion, garlic and Thai chilies and stir-fry until fragrant.
    Step 2

  3. Cook the chicken

    • Add the ground chicken and stir-fry, breaking it up, until cooked through.
    • Keep cooking until all the liquid in the pan has evaporated and the chicken starts to sizzle.
    Step 3

  4. Add the sauce and basil

    • Pour in the sauce mixture and toss to coat the chicken.
    • Turn off the heat, add the Thai basil and stir until just wilted.
    Step 4

  5. Serve

    • Serve over white rice with a fried egg on top.
    Step 5
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