Padt Krapow Gai

Submitted by Yorky1000

"Spicy Thai basil and chicken."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 500 g chicken pieces
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons bicarbonate of soda
• 80 ml chicken stock
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons fish sauce
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 small onion, minced
• 6 garlic cloves, minced
• 6 Thai chiles, minced
• 1 handfull basil, shredded
• 4 eggs, fried

directions

1. Place the chicken pieces in a bowl and sprinkle over the bicarb. Mix well, cover and leave for 20 minutes. Remove the chicken and thoroughly wash. Slice the chicken thinly and keep aside.
2. Mix the chicken broth, soy sauce, fish sauce and sugar in a jug until blended together.
3. Heat the oil in a wok and stir fry the chicken for about 3 to 4 minutes. Add the onion, garlic and chillis and continue to fry for a further 3 to 4 minutes.
4. Add the sauce and continue to cook for a further 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the basil, cook for a few more seconds then remove from the heat.
5. Serve with steamed white rice and the fried egg.