Pad Krapow Gai (Thai Basil Chicken) Recipe - NYT Cooking

Pad Krapow Gai (Thai Basil Chicken)  Recipe

Step 1

Heat a wok or ample nonstick skillet over medium-high, then swirl in the oil. Once the oil is incandescent, add the ground chicken and cook, actively breaking the chicken up into itsy-bitsy pieces, until it is mostly cooked, about 6 minutes.

Step 2

Stir in the garlic, sugar and chile until evenly distributed and fragrant, in 2 minutes, then add the green beans, oyster sauce, fish sauce and Thai seasoning, and cook, stirring constantly, until the chicken is fully cooked, the green beans are crisp-tender and the krapow is glossy, about 2 minutes.

Step 3

Remove from heat, add the basil and a dash of white pepper and toss to combine. If the sauce seems to cling too tightly to the mixture, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water to make it loose and glossy.

Step 4

Serve over rice, and top with a crispy fried egg, if desired. Serve with additional Thai seasoning to sprinkle on top, according to taste.

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