Thai Basil Chicken
This easy-to-prepare Thai delight, called Pad Grapow, is not only budget-friendly but also incredibly fast to whip up. It offers a refreshing lightness, packed with bold flavors, a spicy kick, and an abundance of fragrant basil.
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Ingredients
- 1 1/4 lbs boneless
- 2 tbsp light soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons vegetable or canola oil
- 3 cups fresh Thai or regular basil leaves
- cooked jasmine rice
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 5 cloves garlic
- 1 serrano chile
Instructions
- 1
In a mixing bowl, combine the chicken with oyster sauce and soy sauce, allowing it to marinate for 10 minutes.
- 2
Preheat a large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Once it reaches the desired temperature, pour in the oil, then add the garlic and chili, sautéing until aromatic, which should take about 30 seconds.
- 3
Raise the heat to high and incorporate the chicken, stirring frequently until it is fully cooked, approximately 4 minutes. Toss in the basil and cook until it is wilted, about 1 minute.
- 4
Plate the chicken mixture over a bed of rice for serving.