05/08/2026
Thai Basil Chicken with Fried Egg
**(Pad Kra Pao G*i Kai Dao)**
Ingredients
# # # For the Thai Basil Chicken
* 300 g ground chicken or finely chopped chicken
* 3 cloves garlic, minced
* 2–4 Thai chilies, finely chopped
* 1 cup holy basil leaves
* 1 tablespoon cooking oil
* 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
* 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
* 1 teaspoon fish sauce
* 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
* 1 teaspoon sugar
* 2 tablespoons water
# # # For the Fried Eggs
* 2 eggs
* 3 tablespoons cooking oil
* A small pinch of salt
# # # For Serving
* 2 portions cooked jasmine rice
* Sliced cucumber, optional
# # Instructions
# # # 1. Prepare the Sauce
In a small bowl, mix the oyster sauce, light soy sauce, fish sauce, dark soy sauce, sugar, and water. Set aside.
# # # 2. Fry the Eggs
Heat the cooking oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
Crack the eggs into the hot oil and fry until the edges are golden and crispy. Keep the yolks slightly runny, or cook them longer according to your preference.
Remove the eggs from the pan and set aside.
# # # 3. Cook the Garlic and Chilies
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a wok or frying pan over medium-high heat.
Add the minced garlic and chopped chilies. Stir-fry for about 20–30 seconds until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
# # # 4. Cook the Chicken
Add the chicken and stir-fry for 3–5 minutes. Break the chicken into small pieces and cook until it is no longer pink.
# # # 5. Add the Sauce
Pour the prepared sauce into the pan.
Stir-fry for another 1–2 minutes until the chicken is evenly coated and the sauce becomes slightly glossy.
# # # 6. Add the Holy Basil
Turn off the heat and add the holy basil leaves.
Stir quickly until the basil is just wilted.
# # # 7. Serve
Place hot jasmine rice on a plate. Spoon the Thai basil chicken over the rice and top with a crispy fried egg.
Serve immediately with sliced cucumber on the side.
# # Cooking Tips
* Holy basil gives the most authentic flavor, but Thai sweet basil can be used as a substitute.
* Adjust the amount of chilies to your preferred spice level.
* Cook over high heat for a fragrant, restaurant-style taste.
* A crispy egg white with a soft yolk is the classic Thai-style topping.
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