By The foodoodle kitchen · Published September 20, 2026
Thai Basil Chicken
Pad kra pao: minced chicken with chili, garlic and holy basil over rice with a fried egg; quick and packed with flavor.
Serves 4 · Prep 10 min · Cook 15 min · 25 min total · Easy
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Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 2 cups fresh holy basil leaves
- 4 cups cooked jasmine rice
aromatics
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 Thai bird's eye chili, sliced
serving
- 4 eggs, fried
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Method
- Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large pan over medium-high heat (2 min). 2 min
- Add minced garlic and sliced chili, sauté until fragrant (1 min). 1 min
- Add ground chicken, cook until browned and cooked through (5 min). 5 min
- Stir in soy sauce, fish sauce, and sugar; cook for 1 min. 1 min
- Add basil and cook until wilted, about 1 min. 1 min
- In another pan, heat remaining oil and fry eggs to your preference (3 min). 3 min
- Serve the chicken over rice and top with a fried egg. 0 min
