Description
30-Minute Thai Basil Chicken (Pad Krapow) with Jammy Egg is a quick and flavorful meal that captures the essence of Thai cuisine in just half an hour. This vibrant dish features tender chicken, aromatic Thai basil, and a perfectly jammy egg, combining spicy, savory, and sweet elements for an irresistible culinary experience. Ideal for busy weeknights, serve it over rice or noodles for a satisfying dinner that looks as good as it tastes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 cups fresh Thai basil leaves
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 Bird's Eye chilies, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tbsp cooking oil
Instructions
- Boil water in a pot; gently lower in eggs and cook for 6 minutes. Transfer to an ice bath.
- While the eggs cool, chop the garlic and chilies.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; sauté garlic and chilies until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Add chicken thighs; cook until browned and cooked through.
- Stir in soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar; simmer for an additional 2 minutes.
- Toss in fresh basil until wilted; serve with halved jammy eggs on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
Keywords: - Substitute chicken with tofu or tempeh for vegetarian options. - Add vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas for extra crunch. - Always use fresh basil for the best flavor.