Thai

Thai Chicken Basil Rice Bowl (Pad Krapow Gai)

A vibrant and savory Thai favorite, this chicken basil rice bowl is packed with bold flavors. Tender ground chicken is stir-fried with garlic, chilies, and Thai basil, then served over fragrant jasmine rice with a runny fried egg on top. Quick, satisfying, and sure to be a hit with any crowd!

35 min4 servings420 cal

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Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook the jasmine rice according to package instructions and keep warm.

  2. 2

    In a wok or large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat.

  3. 3

    Add minced garlic and chilies, stir-frying for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

  4. 4

    Add the sliced onion and cook for another minute.

  5. 5

    Add ground chicken, breaking it up with a spatula, and cook until no longer pink, about 5-6 minutes.

  6. 6

    Stir in soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, and sugar. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until chicken is well coated.

  7. 7

    Add the Thai basil leaves and stir until just wilted, then remove from heat.

  8. 8

    In a separate nonstick skillet, fry eggs sunny-side up until the whites are set but yolks remain runny.

  9. 9

    To serve, divide rice among bowls, top with chicken basil stir-fry, and finish each bowl with a fried egg. Garnish with lime wedges if desired.

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