1 Pan Thai Basil Chicken in 25 minutes (Pad Ka Prao) | Weeknighting

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▪1lb or 1/2kg of boneless skinless chicken thighs (pre-ground chicken works too)
▪100g or about 3 shallots, rough chopped
▪15g or 5 cloves garlic, minced
▪15g or about 3Tbsp ginger, grated or minced
▪175g or 2c green beans, cut into 2”/5cm pieces
▪1 bunch or about 4c of raw spinach ???????
▪20g or about 1c fresh basil, chiffonade(d)
▪2 eggs
▪High smoke point oil (peanut, canola, grapeseed, etc)
▪Salt
▪Pinch red chili flakes
SAUCE:
▪25g or 1 1/2Tbsp soy sauce
▪25g or 1 1/2Tbsp fish sauce
▪50g or 3Tbsp oyster sauce (or hoisin if you can’t find it)
▪50g or 3Tbsp +1 tsp chicken stock
▪25g or 2Tbsp brown sugar
If grinding your own chicken, cut chicken into chunks. Place in an even layer on a small tray and freeze for 10 minutes.
Prep/cut veg and mix sauce sauce while you wait for chicken to freeze.
To make the sauce, stir the following together until dissolved: soy sauce, fish sauce, oyster sauce, chicken stock, brown sugar.
Add the 10-min frozen chicken to a food processor and process to break down into a coarse medium grind.
Preheat a large saute pan over high and add a glug/long squeeze of oil. Add cut green beans and a pinch of salt and stir to combine. Cook for 3-4 mins, stirring until they’re charred on the outside and slightly softened. Remove green beans from the pan and set aside.
Add another glug/squeeze of oil and add the chicken to the pan with a pinch of salt, breaking up the chicken while you cook for about 3 minutes until beginning to brown. Add chopped shallots and continue to cook for another 2 minutes. Add garlic, ginger, and pinch of chili flake. Continue to cook for about 30 seconds. Add back in cooked green beans and raw spinach. When spinach is wilted in, stir in sauce. Cook for 20-30 seconds or until sauce has reduced a bit. Remove from heat and stir in basil.
Serve over rice and top with fried egg (I like to cook mine on medium high to get crisped edges)
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[@Ceb773]

I ate this frequently in Thailand and if you're going to try this recipe, I'd STRONGLY recommend that you make yourself a small bowl of Prik Nam Pla to go on the side. It's essentially minced garlic and sliced Bird's Eye chilies in a 1:1:1 mix of Sugar, Lime Juice, and Fish Sauce. Spoon that over your Pad Kaprao and it's just the best thing ever.

[@nickbangkok3365]

Totally agree! It's essential!

[@Marketsolo]

Absolutely!! My parents were taken to a fancy French Restaurant by some Thai friends ( from James Jewelers) and they ordered Chateau Briand. My parents were enjoying the delicious delicate sauce and their friends stopped the waiter to get them something. Yep, Thai chiles. Lol.

[@nadialovely]

Lol! You eat an authentic Thai! I usually make Nam Pla Prik ( same as Prik Nam Pla) with fish sauce, chilli, lime juice, and shallot.

[@TheSilverwing999]

Curious, why don't you add that sauce to the dish while cooking as a complete substitute for the sauce suggested in the video? Seems to include sort of the same ingredients. Why as a side?

[@nadialovely]

@@TheSilverwing999 Pad Kra Praw is usually cooked to be a little spicy, or spicy. Some cooks prefer a less salty flavor. Nam Pla Prik will be added to the dish as a side to reduce the spicy or increase the saltiness.

[@nadialovely]

Love your energy! I’m Thai. We normally use garlic, hot chili and Thai basil. Ginger and shallot may inspire from an Indian recipe. Sauce includes fish sauce, black soy sauce and pitch of sugar. It is ok for putting oyster sauce. Green bean is optional.

[@ohgeezzzz]

Kinda common putting oyster sauce 🤔 black soy sauce doesnt add any flavor. Many use it for make it looks nicer

[@Jumpeyuk]

Geen chili is a must เผ็ด เผ็ด

[@CodyAAllen]

Eating this now and it turned out great! I used half Thai basil and half Italian style basil since I just had little bit of both in the garden. Thanks for putting so much focus on easy meals lately. It sure does give inspiration to actually get in the kitchen and not just watch people on KZbin cook!

[@SenpaiKai9000]

Another banger recipe dude!

[@dumdum407]

SENPAI!!

[@nicholasweeks7367]

My wife made this last night and it might be one of the best meals I’ve ever had. I think I devoured mine in 5 minutes like a monster.

[@Haliek-o3k]

Made this last night and it was a huge hit with both my husband and 2 year old! I really appreciate your tips during prep and how clear your cooking indicators are. It made my own cooking go more smoothly. Looking forward to trying more of your recipes!

[@BrianLagerstrom]

Awesome! Sounds like you 2 yr old is cool.

[@meganwalker9854]

I made this. I changed nothing and followed the recipe exactly. I was skeptical of using regular basil vs Thai basil, but it was delicious. Am going to make it again and maybe throw in something red for visuals. This is my new favorite guy on youtube!

[@50sKid]

One of my favorites! I've come around to your way of cooking Asian dishes with a big non stick pan. I find that it actually gets a lot more actual heat into the food because of the increased contact area with the burner--especially on an electric stove.

[@tomprestriidge]

The man doesn’t just know his way around an E46 🙌

[@seanleith5312]

Went to Thailand for a week, their food is just yucky. Not a bit, but a lot. Can't imagine how I survived.

[@gypsywolf2061]

I can't wait to try this recipe! I grow holy basil almost every year and freeze it for winter use. Frozen and thawed doesn't taste as good as fresh but it gets the job done. I enjoy the distinctively sweeter flavor it brings.

[@brucelee5576]

Pound it with a mallet and rough chop is the easiest , less clean up and produces a incredible texture for these types of dishes.

[@katelynmaylee6633]

just made this - it is indeed so craveable!! probably the only asian-style dish i’ve made in my own kitchen that tasted as good as legit take out. it took me longer than 25 minutes, so this might have to be a weekend recipe for me, but in all fairness i’m a slow prepper. subbed baby bok choy leaves for the spinach, and used chopped chicken breast instead of ground. this one will become part of the regular rotation. thanks, Brian!!

[@adamk897]

Another smash hit. I made this tonight for my wife and mom and it was delish. I used to make a slightly different version with ground pork, that a Thai friend showed me how to make when I was living in Chiang Mai. But I like this version just as much if not better. Nice touch with the extra veg, the ginger and the brown sugar. Really rounds out the saltiness of the rest of the sauce

[@UltimateDelivery]

Amazing, as always. Remember. I'm on the pre-order list for your Weeknighting Cookbook.

[@AndroSomething]

Hey Bri... St. Louisan here (been living in Bangkok for about 15 years though) Always nice to see Thai dishes on your channel -- And Pad krapow is basically the go to dish that it seems everyone eats here.. It IS quite good. Would love to see more STL food like toasted ravioli, pasta house salad, etc..

[@BlackJesus8463]

toasted ravioli

[@ploxxybb]

2nd that. gooey butter cake

[@homemadetrips8297]

Don't tell me that you approved this Pad Ka Prow with ginger 555555

[@agwalters12]

Made this for dinner tonight. Entire family (including one fairly picky eater) devoured it. 10/10 as per usual. Thank you, Bri!

[@rurii1i]

This is literally my favorite meal every time I get thai food I’m definitely making this soon.

[@erikar6041]

Your tip about ginger changed the game for me. Thank you and it was delicious!

[@msmaupin]

If you can find fresh Thai Holy Basil, it really makes a diff. I love this dish.

[@DireConsenquences]

This was really good! I know people generally don't like it when commentors mention their additions, but I'll go ahead anyway: I added some lime juice to the sauce, and threw some bok choy in with the rest of the veggies. I didn't grind the chicken, and opted instead to cut some chicken breast into thin slices.

[@DamianSheesh]

There was a Thai place in the East Village in NY called Holy Basil and appropriately, their pad ka prao was the best I'd ever had. This took me back there! Well, minus a couple of thai chiles to light my head on fire and a kaffir lime leaf or two. Definitely making this one often for sure.

[@beamer9boy81]

Im from Thailand and i like your videos usually this dish chilli is always added no ginger and most of the time the only green we use is thai basil the sauce is very similar its ok to not be like original as long as eater enjoy it you can search by "ผัดกระเพราไก่" for more of this dish in thai recipe.(i dont mean to be rude and my english might be weird)

[@StuartBridge]

Cooked this tonight for the family. So freaking delicious. Skipped the spinach and added a few more beans. This one is definitely going into regular rotation. Thanks Brian!!

[@BrianLagerstrom]

Thanks for trying Stu!

[@MostRecentVersion]

Made this last night, and it was one of the best things I've ever cooked/eaten. Thanks for the awesome recipe!!!!

[@BrianLagerstrom]

That’s amazing thanks for watching

[@ameliapham990]

I love this series, I still wanna eat good food even I'm busy and too picky to eat out :). There are many cooking channels out there with over-the-top recipes and all sorts of ingredients but I always find myself spending so much time looking for simple and delicious dishes

[@BrianLagerstrom]

So glad to hear that thank you for watching.

[@snhuffaker]

Really enjoying the weeknighting series. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@sharongaudet2644]

I made this tonight for dinner. DELISH! A hit with the family. I typically steer away from stir fry’s but you made it easy to be successful. Thanks Brian…….

[@jimbo1398]

Bri, I've noticed a change in the edits and shooting workflow and I'm really liking it. Keep up the great work!

[@BrianLagerstrom]

What have you noticed? Just curious. I’m m constantly tweaking little things here and there

[@n8guy]

We make Pad Ka Prao often - it's amazing! We also add bell pepper (and don't include the beans), which give it crunch and color. Great recipe!

[@qbc1249]

Wednesday. Weeknight. It was a hit. I've tried recipes from Thai (KZbin) chefs and yours was just as delicious. Thanks for the recipe and keep up the good work!

[@rabbitscooter]

Bonus points for dancing in the kitchen. It's essential.

[@Not3xactly]

Made this for lunch today and it was delicious. I set some aside before adding the sauce for my toddler and he loved it too. This is definitely going into the weeknight rotation.

[@BrianLagerstrom]

Thanks for trying!

[@cinefiend4059]

Geez Thai Basil chicken is my guilty pleasure after doing some laps at the pool. Can’t wait to try this out.

[@johnpnj]

Hi Brian - I just wanted to quickly say your channel is absolutely awesome! You and your wife seem like super cool, chill people and your videos make cooking interesting meals far less intimidating. I appreciate all that you do, and I wish you much success!

[@itzaddam9910]

I’ll say it again, I LOVE this series!!! Keep ‘em coming

[@lloydmatthew0]

I love how this is "one pan" and then the bro uses every dish in the kitchen :)

[@ZainxIqbal]

Holy Basil is also known as Tulsi in South Asian cuisine, and can be found in such markets. I was shocked when I found out the elusive Holy Basil I've always been searching for was this close-to-home herb this entire time (as a South Asian). So yeah, East or Southeast Asian Markets like H-Mart or Seafood City might not have it as Holy Basil, but definitely hit up South Asian markets to potentially find it labeled as Tulsi.

[@MrYokyScape]

Wow, never knew this. Thanks!

[@nadialovely]

Holy basil or Tulsi is different fragrance from Thai basil. In Thailand, we are familiar with Thai basil for cooking Pad Kra Praw, while holy basil put in an recipe with beef, not Pad Kra Praw.

[@ZainxIqbal]

@@nadialovely Thai Basil is not the authentic one for Pad Kra Pao. Pad Kra Pao literally translates to Stir-Fried Holy Basil (which is peppery and anise-y). Thai Basil (has a purplish stem and is sweeter) is moreso used in dishes such as Pad Kee Mao, Kaeng Khiao Waan, and Phat Bai Horapha (I think you are referring to this one).

[@nadialovely]

@@ZainxIqbal thx for your sharing. Im Thai. I know well how they are different, but they are a bit confuse for using English word in an grocery. I just see them what they are. Some grocery uses tree basil or holy basil that are the same leaves. Sweet basil or Thai basil normally put in duck noodle, Pho’ or green curry.

[@torh1]

I can confirm that Tulsi is same as Kaprao.. i used to buy bunches of it at the Indian Hindu temples in India and cook this dish many times.

[@suvorovadiana]

Just made this at home for dinner! Thank you so much for the recipe! It was delicious 🤤

[@alexstrab469]

Best Thai dish, thanks!!

[@BrianLagerstrom]

Thanks for watching

[@FlacoSalsero]

Made this dish tonight for the first time. Wife love it, she had seconds so you know she loved it. I loved it too. Perfectly balanced recipe. Make this!! You won’t regret it!!!

[@genjii931]

Most Thai places I've had this dish at (Seattle and LA) put sweet onion, bell pepper, and the green beans in it. I have them add tomato, and it works amazingly well. This is my favorite Thai dish by far.

[@AmericasFavoriteDude]

Made this tonight exactly, without the egg and it will definitely be going into our rotation!!

[@BrianLagerstrom]

Thanks for trying Tony!

[@ethanforrestross2457]

Finally made this dish after a few months of intension. Excellent as always! It had a comfort-food-like balance to all those flavors.

[@ljc3484]

I’m so excited to try this dish! I live with my sister & she is not very adventurous nor does she like being blindsided when it comes to dinner: she likes to know the exact what & how before sits down. I think this might be something she’d enjoy & I would love to be able to add it to my our own “ that thing you make “ list.

[@meh-87]

Love it.. Been growing tulsi basil in my aerogarden just for this dish.

[@BrianLagerstrom]

Awesome! I love it

[@markfox6786]

This was my ABSOLUTE go to dish for my favorite fast food Thai spot. HEAVY on the chili is a must .One of the ONLY dishes that I don't mind my mouth being on absolute fire with chili heat because the contrast of the sweet pungent sauce compliments SO well its...heaven.Great ginger hack for times where peeilng isn't crucial.

[@suzannecarron4414]

Great recipe - thank you - so I had some Holy (Tulsi) basil in the freezer that I blanched and froze at the end of the season. I wished I had added more as I wasn't sure how much to add from the freezer. Great idea on the addition of the spinach - wish I had added even more. Not only are your recipes delicious but your videos are entertaining. Thank you Brian

[@BrianLagerstrom]

Thanks very much for watching.

[@illy_is_me1007]

i really love this weeknighting series! keep it up

[@kirstencleigh3183]

Ive only ever had this made with thai basil, which is easy to get at any asian market. Holy basil (also called "tulsi") is actually a different species and is very medicinal for calmness, emotional regulation, and sleep

[@seanmeehan7467]

Just found this channel and I’m all in with this guy. Great recipes, lots of charisma, and great video editing. I shall now proceed to binge.

[@ArtandAlgorithms]

This cooking channel just hits different! So good. ❤❤

[@garethbranigan9277]

This is one of my favourite dishes from Thailand. Its amazing. Over there, the dish is pretty hot, with many birds eye chillies in it. I was in a very authentic Thai restaurant in London, owner and cooks were all Thai. They didn't have this dish on the menu, but I asked it they could make it. The waiter went and asked the Chef and she said no problem. She asked the waiter to ask me how hot I would like it, she said where she comes from they use 8 birds eye chillies in the dish 🤣. I asked for two, it still burned the face off me 😄

[@prettyboy54321]

I am so psyched. I just happen to be growing Holy Basil and had no idea what I was going to make with it. Excellent timing!

[@shubhojitsaha3476]

I just wanna say as a fellow skin on ginger guy, it makes total sense to keep the skin on. No one will die if you keep it on

[@trevorkuhl789]

dinner tonight is solved, really been enjoying the weeknighting series so thank you

[@BrianLagerstrom]

Oh yeah! I’m glad to hear that thanks

[@JBurrows042]

This. Is. SLAMMIN! So so so good. This a new go to for the family. Awesome recipe, man.

[@LukeVader77]

Your skills and charisma have sold me sir. You get a sub.

[@BrianLagerstrom]

Welcome aboard!

[@everythingexplained]

At home this dish just goes by the name "Thai Food", we'd probably eaten this dish twice each month for the previous 15 years. So easy to make, 18 mins from start to finish (the time the rice require). I have an out door wok burner, great way to avoid intense garlic and chili smell indoors. I prefer my Pad Ka Prao a bit spicy so I usually use 3-5 small Thai chilies (the level my kids willl accept) and with Prik Nam Pla on the side, an awesome and easy dish. Great video!

[@Pissboy]

Love your videos, Brian! You got me baking again, and your weeknight recipes are great!

[@BrianLagerstrom]

Thanks so much for watching

[@robins.magruder173]

I can’t wait to try this! I’ve made this before from another recipe, but it was missing something. ❤

[@andrewb9942]

Love the recipe. And a good reminder to order some sake!

[@DeliciousVicious777]

1:09 Brian!!!!! Fridge Chicken Door alert!! - but the next shot your gloves were off.... magic!

[@seand8030]

I love this dish, def my go to at the Thai place. I’ve made it at home, it was delist but the recipe I used was a bit painful to follow. I can’t wait to try your riff on it!*adds ingredients to grocery list*

[@BrianLagerstrom]

Good luck let me know

[@nickbangkok3365]

Love your videos Brian! I can see you've toned this one down a bit to appeal to more people, but the only thing I'd say is ditch those chilli flakes and get some Thai chillis - prik kee noo. It really does make a difference. BTW good choice on the sweet basil. If krapow - holy basil - isn't available then sweet basil is actually closer to the real thing than ordinary Thai basil

[@MichaelDubenetsky]

I am in love with your videos, you actually make me miss my restaurant

[@patriciorodriguez3772]

I love this and I do love your whole channel! You must hear this a lot, but I even get motivated just from watching your videos! I particularly love how you give so much information in so short videos: bu speaking, showing or adding captions, everything adds value to the whole thing. Is amazing, is how i wish every video should be done. Thanks so much for the effort!! Don't know if it is too much to ask, but I wonder if you could tell us some other cooks you like or look up to, or cookbooks or restaurants or places you feel made you "learn" or gave you something valuable for you as a cook either working or just going out to eat??

[@corystansbury]

I love ka-p'rao. Great choice!

[@mixedplatescooking557]

Just love it!!

[@BlakeBurris]

Well done sir! The family is lovin’ my renditions of your dishes

[@Espsr]

It’s interesting to see other people that’s not Thai accomplish this humble but widely loved recipe in Thailand, especially you Brian! It’s not authentic (no ginger and shallot for sure!, some greens there, it’s optional but many Thai prefer to make it no veggies at all). But if it’s delicious, you nailed It! I love how you make that fried egg, it’s look almost like you fried it with a wok!

[@judyrobas5123]

Im gonna try this! Can add this to.my weekly cooking checklist ! Thanka brian!

[@georginagarcia9878]

My absolute favorite Thai dish!! I can't wait to try it! Thank you!!

[@andrewkrahn2629]

If you're in the twin cities, thai basil should be pretty easy to find in LARGE quantities at the more Hmong/Cambodian/Vietnamese-focused markets all over town (not sure about Holy basil). It'll be hand-packed in plastic.

[@GabrielaGarcia-cy6tr]

I just made the Kung Pao and this, for meal prepping…. And the only problem will be keeping them intact for the week…. Taste AMAZING! I strongly recommend both!!! The chicken kung pao tastes as good as it smells! And the basil one is an all time winner. Both are deeeeeelicious! Thanks, Brian!!!

[@ihereha668]

Shallot and green beans are the crime for Pad Ka Prao!! Only holy basil that you needed!

[@78LedHead]

I think it's objectively beautiful, B. IDC who you are or where you're from, the sight of that dish alone with make you hungry. Add in the smell? Objectively beautiful in every way.

[@Sara-rv7ds]

Can’t wait to make this! Looks awesome! Thanks Brian!

[@MissChelle857]

This dish is frickin perfect lol. Super easy to make with only a few ingredients.

[@ethanforrestross2457]

This looks amazing. Can't wait to see how the ginger and basil flavor pair together.

[@jamescam2071]

Made this last week - incredible! Thanks for the recipe!

[@DrBrunoRecipes]

Looks delicious 😋 Greetings from Scotland 😊 Have a wonderful day everyone 🌻

[@PetervanArkel87]

Just had proper Thai food yesterday for the first time in quite a while and was pondering on experimenting a bit to make some great flavours like it myself; and then this video popped up, great timing Brian!

[@calebwoods9607]

awesome as always. fun fact holy basil is oddly hardy/really easy to grow so plant some this spring. really will take this to another level.

[@yuanwang5326]

Great videos! Love how you placed the clip where you make the sauce right at the time it goes into the pan. Probably wouldn’t have remembered what’s in it if you showed it earlier.

[@bobdilokjeerapan6996]

love that you make my fav dish!!!! and the egg that MUST BE YOKKIE!

[@tiarawillis5677]

I am not a huge Thai fan but I still watched and got a lot out of it. That is why whatever you have to offer on the recipe I will watch.

[@heathie4627]

Wow! What a great recipe. Easy weeknight dinner and amazing! Thank you 🤙🏽

[@Skrittle21]

This was fantastic. My family all loved it.

[@Skrittle21]

I am making this again today. I have made this 4 times since you posted it. I try to make different things everyday for my family so today being the fifth time to make it is a lot.

[@Nienke201]

Today I’ve made this and… wow! Very nice, definitely going into my routine

[@ninrugger]

Just made this dish tonight with asparagus in place of beans. Turned out delicious like all of your recipes and it was 3 year old approved. Tough to beat that!

[@kinsleyo3965]

Made this tonight. Turned out great thanks.

[@vicdaps6354]

Looks amazing...will definitely try soon ..cheers from Toronto,Canada! 🇨🇦🍷🍸🍷🇨🇦

[@rebeccasummerlin7848]

Liked this before watching!!! Your recipes are always awesome :)

[@matthewlockhart6243]

I used puk choy nstead of spinach and loved it. Thanks for this Bri

[@elleb7523]

Made this last night and it was delicious! Loooooved the idea of adding spinach. I am sensitive to salt and will probably half the sauces next time and add some extra no sodium chicken broth. We will def make again tho.

[@kitprasansakdi159]

I can find original ingredients easily here in Thailand but your version look so yummy 😋😋😋

[@BrianLagerstrom]

Awesome! Cheers to Thailand

[@omerta926]

I looooove this dish!!

[@Siricastello]

My favorite thing to eat in regular basis !!! Your version looks really good Brian!!

[@paulandbenny]

Looks delicious. If you can find it in your area try Three Ladies brand rice from Thailand. We especially love the jasmine broken rice but they are all very good.

[@blakeslack]

Just when I thought I couldn't love you anymore ...you go and make my favorite Thai dish of all time. 😍

[@Nathaniel_Peterson]

Recipe looks great! By the way, thanks for slowing down the speed on your new videos. This is more digestible.

[@BrianLagerstrom]

Thanks