Gai Pad Krapow (Thai Basil Chicken)

Thai Basil Chicken (Gai Pad Krapow)

2 Tbs vegetable oil
8 cloves garlic minced
1.5 thai “bird” chilies minced with seeds
1/2 small onion sliced
1 lbs diced chicken

2 Tbs fish sauce
4 tsp brown sugar
2 pinches of white pepper

1/8 C. fresh basil, chopped

Heat a wok or a cast iron skillet over medium high heat until very hot. Add the oil, garlic and chilies and stir fry until until the garlic is very fragrant. Add the onions and continue stir frying until the onions have wilted. Add the ground chicken and fry until the chicken is cooked.

Season with the fish sauce, sugar and white pepper. Add the basil and toss a couple of times until the leaves are wilted and bright green.

Serve the basil chicken with jasmine rice.