Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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2
servings
3 tbsp

vegetable oil

1 unit

white onion

chopped

0.5 cup

fresh basil

chopped

5 cloves

garlic

2 unit

green onions

chopped

2 unit

Thai red chili peppers

seeded and cut into strips

1 tsp

freshly grated ginger

freshly grated

1 lb

ground chicken

5 tsp

fish sauce

1.5 tsp

dark brown sugar

Step 1
~3 min

Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 2
~3 min

Add chopped white onion, fresh basil, garlic, green onions, Thai red chili peppers, and grated ginger to the hot oil.

Step 3
~3 min

Sauté the aromatics until the onions soften, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 4
~3 min

Add ground chicken to the wok and sauté until browned, breaking it up with a spatula.

Step 5
~3 min

In a small bowl, mix fish sauce and dark brown sugar together.

Step 6
~3 min

Pour the fish sauce mixture into the chicken and basil mixture and stir to coat evenly.

Step 7
~3 min

Continue to sauté for another 3 to 4 minutes, ensuring the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened slightly.

Step 8
~3 min

Serve immediately with rice.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of chili peppers to your desired level of spiciness.

Serve with a fried egg on top for added richness.

Garnish with extra fresh basil leaves.

If Thai basil is unavailable, use Italian basil, but add it at the very end of cooking to preserve its flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be prepped ahead by chopping vegetables and mixing the sauce.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Strong (Basil, Garlic, Chili)
Noise Level
Medium (Sizzling)
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with steamed jasmine rice.

Offer a side of cucumber slices for a refreshing contrast.

Serve with a lime wedge for extra acidity.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Spring rolls
Tom Yum soup

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Thailand

Cultural Significance

Common street food and home-cooked dish.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weeknight dinner
Casual gathering

Popularity Score

75/100

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