Thai Basil Chicken (Pad Krapow) — 15-Minute Skillet

Ingredients

• 12 oz ground chicken
• 1 cup Thai basil (or regular basil)
• 3 cloves garlic
• 2 each Thai chilies (or serrano), finely chopped
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tbsp neutral oil
• 2 cups cooked jasmine rice

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep (5 minutes): Mince the garlic and chop the chilies. Chop the Thai basil stems lightly and keep leaves ready. Mix soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, and lime juice in a small bowl.

2. 2

   Cook (10 minutes): Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and chilies and stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.

3. 3

   Cook the chicken: Add ground chicken and cook 6–7 minutes, breaking it up, until browned and cooked through.

4. 4

   Finish: Stir in the sauce mixture and cook 1 minute to coat. Turn off heat and stir in Thai basil just until wilted.

5. 5

   Serve: Spoon over cooked jasmine rice and serve immediately.