Thai Basil Chicken (Pad Kra Pow

SERVES 4

• 3 to 4 tablespoons oil • 3 Thai bird or holland chilies, de-seeded (if desired) and thinly sliced • 3 shallots, thinly sliced • 5 cloves garlic, sliced • 1 pound ground chicken • 2 teaspoons sugar or honey • 2 tablespoons soy sauce • 1 tablespoon fish sauce • ⅓ cup low sodium chicken broth or water • 1 bunch holy basil or Thai basil leaves

#6: 10-MINUTE THAI BASIL CHICKEN (GAI PAD KRAPOW)

There are a select few really good meals in this world that take just 10 minutes to prepare from start to finish. This Thai Basil Chicken (Gai Pad Krapow) is one of them. Perfect for busy weeknights and budget-conscious cooks looking to replicate takeout for a fraction of the cost, it isn’t a frantic rush to cook this dinner, either. Just 10 ingredients and a relaxed 10 minutes of cooking later, and you have a restaurant-quality meal. All you need is a bowl of rice! See this recipe on the blog.

In a wok over high heat, add the oil, chilies, shallots and garlic, and fry for 1-2 minutes.

Add the ground chicken and stir-fry for 2 minutes, breaking up the chicken into small bits.

Add the sugar, soy sauce, and fish sauce. Stir-fry for another minute and deglaze the pan with the broth. Because your pan is over high heat, the liquid should cook off very quickly.

Add the basil, and stir-fry until wilted.

Serve over rice.