Thai Basil Chicken | Pad Horapa Gai | ผัดโหระพาไก่

Thai basil chicken is a quick and easy Thai dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal. Featuring succulent bites of chicken sauteed with garlic, chilis, and bunches of aromatic Thai basil, it is packed with flavor and is sure to be a crowd pleaser!
Ingredients
- 3 cloves garlic (chopped finely)
- 1 Thai chili pepper (chopped finely)
- 1 cup chicken (sliced)
- 1 sweet mini pepper (cut into thin strips)
- 1/4 cup green beans (cut into 1/2" pieces)
- 1 Tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon thick black soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon thin soy sauce
- 1 cup Thai basil leaves
Instructions
- 1
Start by preparing your ingredients. Mince the garlic and Thai chili. Cut the sweet mini pepper into thin strips and the green beans into 1/2" pieces. Slice the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- 2
Add oil to a wok and heat over medium high heat. Cook the minced garlic and chilis until golden brown.
- 3
Add the chicken pieces and cook just until browned on both sides, about 1-2 minutes. Then add the green beans and mini pepper and saute until tender.
- 4
Add all three sauces and saute a minute longer. Do a taste-test here and adjust seasonings if needed.
- 5
Finally, take the pan off the heat and add the Thai basil. Stir everything together until the basil is just wilted. Serve with fresh jasmine rice.
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