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Thai Basil Chicken (Pad Krapao)

Aromatic minced chicken with Thai basil, garlic, and chilies. Fast, fiery, and addictive.

360 cal / serving 8g net carbs 40g protein 18g fat Prep: 10 min Cook: 12 min 2 servings

Ingredients

Meat & Poultry
  • 1.5 lb Ground chicken
Dairy & Eggs
  • 2 whole Eggs
Produce
  • 1.5 cups Fresh Thai basil
  • 5 cloves Garlic cloves
  • 3 whole Thai red chilies
Pantry
  • 2 tbsp Fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp Oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp Soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable oil

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a wok over high heat. Add garlic and chilies; stir 30 seconds until fragrant.
2. Add ground chicken, breaking it up. Stir-fry 5 min until cooked and slightly browned.
3. Add fish sauce, oyster sauce, and soy sauce; toss to coat.
4. Remove from heat. Fold in Thai basil leaves — they'll wilt in the residual heat.
5. Optional: top each bowl with a crispy fried egg.
6. Serve over cauliflower rice.
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