Spicy Thai Basil Chicken (Pad Krapow Gai)
Chef John's version of this classic Thai dish, made with freshly chopped chicken thighs and fresh basil, has a rich sauce that cooks down into a caramelized glaze.
Instructions
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{'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Gather ingredients.'}
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{'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Whisk chicken broth, oyster sauce, soy sauce, fish sauce, white sugar, and brown sugar together in a bowl until well blended.'}
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{'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Heat large skillet over high heat. Drizzle in oil. Add chicken and stir fry until it loses its raw color, 2 to 3 minutes.'}
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{'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Stir in shallots, garlic, and sliced chilies. Continue cooking on high heat until some of the juices start to caramelize in the bottom of the pan, about 2 or 3 more minutes.'}
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{'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Add about a tablespoon of the sauce mixture to the skillet; cook and stir until sauce begins to caramelize, about 1 minute.'}
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{'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Pour in the rest of the sauce. Cook and stir until sauce has deglazed the bottom of the pan. Continue to cook until sauce glazes onto the meat, 1 or 2 more minutes. Remove from heat.'}
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{'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Stir in basil. Cook and stir until basil is wilted, about 20 seconds. Serve with rice.'}
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{'id': 'step_7', 'step': 8, 'text': 'Serve hot and enjoy!'}
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (2 servings total)