Gai Gra Pow (Thai Basil Chicken) Recipe

Name: Gai Gra Pow (Thai Basil Chicken)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 dry cup long grain basmati rice (white or brown); 2 Tbsp Olive Oil; 2 Tbsp Minced Thai Chili Pepper; 2 Tbsp Minced Habanera Pepper; 4 Tbsp Minced Garlic; 2 Tbsp Minced Ginger; 1 lb ground chicken; 2 Tbsp sugar; 3 Tbsp fish sauce; 1 large bunch of holy basil or 1 - 2 packages basil; 1 large red or yellow pepper; Optional - Sambal Oelek

Servings: persons

1 dry cup long grain basmati rice (white or brown)
2 Tbsp Olive Oil
2 Tbsp Minced Thai Chili Pepper
2 Tbsp Minced Habanera Pepper
4 Tbsp Minced Garlic
2 Tbsp Minced Ginger
1 lb ground chicken
2 Tbsp sugar
3 Tbsp fish sauce
1 large bunch of holy basil or 1 - 2 packages basil
1 large red or yellow pepper
Optional - Sambal Oelek

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["Cook the rice according to directions.", "", "Mince the garlic, hot peppers, and ginger together and place in wok or large frying pan with the olive oil.", "", "Clean and pick basil - it may appear to be a lot of leaves, but the leaves will shrink when cooked - and you can never have too much basil in this dish.", "", "Fry the garlic, hot peppers, and ginger in the olive oil over high heat. After several minutes, when the garlic starts to turn brown, drop in the ground chicken. Stir and ""chop"" the chicken until all liquid from the chicken is gone and the tiny pieces of chicken start to become slightly crispy. This could take anywhere from 5 - 15 minutes, depending on the amount of juice in the chicken. Stir in the sugar and fish sauce and then add the basil. Fold the basil in to mix it with the meat.", "", "Serve the gai gra pow over rice and garnish with strips of fresh sweet peppers.", "", "If the dish is not hot enough, you can add sambal oelek to taste."]

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 dry cup long grain basmati rice (white or brown), 2 Tbsp Olive Oil, 2 Tbsp Minced Thai Chili Pepper, 2 Tbsp Minced Habanera Pepper, and more.

Yes, Gai Gra Pow (Thai Basil Chicken) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Gai Gra Pow (Thai Basil Chicken)

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