30-Minute Thai Basil Chicken (Pad Krapow) with Jammy Egg
30-Minute Thai Basil Chicken (Pad Krapow) with Jammy Egg is a quick and flavorful dish that transports you to the vibrant streets of Thailand. This recipe features tender ground chicken stir-fried with aromatic garlic and fresh Thai basil, all coated in savory sauces. Topped with a perfectly cooked jammy egg, this meal is not only delicious but also visually stunning, making it perfect for busy weeknight dinners or last-minute gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 4 large eggs
Instructions
- Boil water in a pot. Gently add the eggs and boil for 6 minutes. Transfer to an ice bath immediately.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add 1 tbsp oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Increase the heat to high, add ground chicken, and cook until no longer pink (approximately 5 minutes).
- Mix in soy sauce and oyster sauce; cook for another 2 minutes until well combined.
- Remove from heat and fold in fresh basil leaves until wilted.
- Peel and halve the jammy eggs, then serve the Thai basil chicken over rice or noodles, topped with egg halves.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 370mg