Chicken pad kra pao
Thai stir-fried minced chicken with garlic, chili and holy basil, served with jasmine rice and a fried egg.
This version follows the chicken-and-holy-basil style with soy and oyster seasonings, found in some modern versions of the dish. In Thailand it is also made with other meats and simpler seasonings; this recipe follows one variation throughout.
Ingredient allergens
Allergen listDocumented presence
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Soybeans
Soy sauce
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Cereals containing gluten
Soy sauce
Ingredients without verified allergen data 10
Ingredients without verified allergen data: Minced chicken, Garlic, Chilies, Oyster sauce, Fish sauce, Sugar, Neutral oil, Holy basil leaves, Jasmine rice, Eggs.
Method
- 01
Cook the rice
Cook the jasmine rice according to the package directions and keep it warm while you prepare the stir-fry.
Ready to continue when: The rice is tender and ready to serve as directed on the package.
- 02
Prepare the aromatics and sauce
Finely chop the garlic and chilies, or pound them together in a mortar until coarsely pasty. Mix the soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce and sugar in a small bowl.
Ready to continue when: The garlic and chilies form a coarse paste, and the sugar is mixed into the sauces.
- 03
Stir-fry the garlic and chili
Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add the garlic-and-chili paste and stir-fry briefly, stirring so it releases its aroma without burning.
Ready to continue when: The garlic and chili smell fragrant and begin to color, without darkening or burning.
1 min - 04
Cook the chicken
Add the minced chicken to the wok. Stir and break it up with a spatula so it cooks evenly.
Ready to continue when: The chicken is thoroughly cooked and no longer looks raw; if checked, its juices should run clear, not pink.
5 min - 05
Add the seasonings and basil
Pour the sauce-and-sugar mixture over the chicken and stir for 2–3 minutes. Add the holy basil leaves and toss until they soften.
Ready to continue when: The sauce is mixed through the chicken, and the basil leaves are wilted and fragrant.
3 min - 06
Fry the eggs
While the stir-fry finishes, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil in a skillet. Fry the eggs until the whites are set and the edges are golden and crisp.
Ready to continue when: The whites are set and the edges of the eggs look golden and crisp.
- 07
Serve
Divide the hot rice among the plates, add the chicken stir-fry and place a fried egg on each serving.
Ready to continue when: Each plate has rice, stir-fried chicken and one fried egg.
Ingredients
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