This classic Thai street food favorite features juicy ground chicken stir-fried with garlic, chili, and fragrant basil leaves. Served with a perfectly fried egg and fluffy jasmine rice, it’s the perfect mix of spicy, savory, and comforting flavors in one bowl.
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 Thai bird’s eye chilies, finely chopped (adjust to spice level)
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tsp dark soy sauce (optional, for color)
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 cup fresh Thai holy basil leaves (or Thai basil if unavailable)
- 4 fried eggs (sunny side up, runny yolk preferred)
- 4 cups cooked jasmine rice
Instructions:
- Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add garlic and chilies; stir-fry until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add the ground chicken and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Stir in soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, dark soy sauce (if using), and sugar.
- Continue cooking until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the chicken evenly.
- Toss in the basil leaves and stir until just wilted.
- Serve hot over jasmine rice and top each portion with a fried egg.
Quick Info:
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Serves: 4
Flavor: Spicy, savory, and aromatic
Optional Tip:
For extra heat, crush a few more chilies in the sauce—or drizzle with chili oil before serving.
