Gluten-Free Thai Basil Chicken (Pad Krapow Gai)
This quick and flavorful Thai Basil Chicken is a staple in Thai cuisine, featuring ground chicken stir-fried with aromatic Thai basil and a savory, slightly spicy sauce. This version is adapted to be gluten-free, perfect for a fast weeknight meal.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 30 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Per serving
- 704 kcal
Allergen information: may contain eggs, fish, molluscs, and soy. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
Ingredients
- 450 gground chicken
- 1 cupfresh thai basil leaves, packed
- 4 clovegarlic, minced
- 1 pcsshallot, thinly sliced
- 2 pcsred chili, sliced (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsplight olive oil
sauce
- 3 tbspgluten-free tamari
- 1 tbspgluten-free oyster sauce
- 1 tbspfish sauce
- 1 tspsugar
- 2 tbspwater
for serving
- 4 cupcooked jasmine rice
- 4 pcsfried egg(optional)
Equipment
wok · spatula · skillet · whisk · small bowl
The method
Step by step
- 1
Prepare the sauce by whisking together the gluten-free tamari, gluten-free oyster sauce, fish sauce, sugar, and water in a small bowl.
About 2 min
- 2
Heat the light olive oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat.
About 1 min
- 3
Add the minced garlic, sliced shallot, and sliced red chili to the hot oil and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Be careful not to burn the garlic.
- 4
Add the ground chicken to the wok and break it apart with your spatula.
- 5
Cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it is fully cooked through and lightly browned.
About 7 min
- 6
Pour the prepared sauce over the cooked chicken and stir well to coat.
About 1 min
- 7
Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 1-2 minutes until it slightly thickens.
About 2 min
- 8
Remove the wok from the heat and stir in the fresh Thai basil leaves until they wilt, about 30 seconds.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Adding the basil off the heat preserves its vibrant flavor and color.
- 9
Serve immediately over cooked jasmine rice, optionally topped with a fried egg.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 704.3kcal
- Protein
- 32.9g
- Carbs
- 70.3g
- Fat
- 32.2g
- Fibre
- 2.8g
- Sugar
- 2.3g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftover Thai Basil Chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently in a pan over medium heat or in the microwave until warmed through.
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