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Thai Basil Chicken Fried Rice is a One Pan Meal with Bold Flavors.
The Thai name for this dish is Khao Phat Gai Kra Pao, and it combines 2 Classic Thai Dishes—Thai Fried Rice and Spicy Basil Chicken—for a one-pan meal with bold flavors. I’m so happy to be partnering with Mahatma™ Rice and Albertsons for this recipe.
Mahatma Rice offers quality Thai jasmine rice that’s essential for making Thai dishes at home. And I feel good offering wholesome, non-GMO ingredients for my family. The jasmine rice cooks beautifully and has a sweet floral scent.
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How to make Thai Basil Chicken Fried Rice -
Cook 1 cup of Mahatma Jasmine Rice according to package and allow to cool, best if done the day before and refrigerated. But I’ve also been in a rush and made it the same day. If making the same day, then allow rice to cool uncovered after cooking.
Prep all your ingredients first and have them ready prior to cooking. This is always the rule with any type of stir fry dish since it is done quickly.
Heat a large pan or wok with 2 Tbsp of oil over medium heat. Add garlic and chopped jalapeño, then stir for a few seconds to release their aromas. You can deseed the jalapeño for less spice.
Turn the heat to high, add ground chicken and break it up with a spatula.
Once the ground chicken is about halfway done, add soy sauce and fish sauce, and stir well. If you need a gluten-free option, then coconut aminos or tamari can be substituted for the soy sauce.
When chicken is fully cooked, add chopped onion and bell pepper, mix well, and allow to cook for a minute to soften.
Then, add rinsed basil leaves and lower heat to medium. Now, add cooked Mahatma Rice that has been cooled. Stir well and at this point, you want to taste for seasoning and add additional soy sauce or fish sauce if needed.
In Thailand, spicy basil dishes are typically served with a fried egg (kai dao) on top to help bring down the spice. To make a Thai-style fried egg, use a non stick skillet or clean wok with oil and heat till it becomes hot. Then, carefully place the egg in the oil and try not to splatter yourself.
Plate the Thai Basil Chicken Fried rice and garnish with extra basil leaves, sliced cucumbers, and top with the fried egg.
Thai Basil Chicken Fried rice is a comforting dish with bold flavors. It reminds me of my childhood since my mom would make some type of fried rice if she was in a rush or needed to use up some protein and veggies. And if you have extra veggies on hand, you can add them in for an extra nutrition boost.
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Thai Basil Chicken Fried Rice
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Mahatma™ Jasmine Rice
- 1½ Cups Water
- 3 Garlic Cloves Minced
- 1-2 Jalapenos Minced and seeds removed for less spice
- 1 lb Ground Chicken
- ½ Small Onion Cut into chunks
- 1 Red Bell Pepper Cut into chunks
- 3 Tbsp Soy Sauce Liquid aminos, Tamari, or Coconut aminos for GF options
- 1 Tbsp Fish Sauce
- 1 Cup Basil Leaves Rinsed and removed from stems. If Thai basil is unavailable, use regular basil.
- Eggs For fried egg on top
- Sliced Cucumbers For Garnish
Instructions
- Cook 1 cup of Mahatma™ Rice in a small saucepan according to package directions. Once cooked, allow to cool uncovered or place in refrigerator.
- Heat a large pan or wok with 2 Tbsp of oil over medium heat. Add garlic and chopped jalapeño, then stir for a few seconds to release their aromas. You can de-seed the jalapeño for less spice.
- Turn the heat to high, add ground chicken and break it up with a spatula.
- Once the ground chicken is about halfway done, add sauce mixture and stir well. Continuing to break up the chicken. When chicken is fully cooked, add chopped onion and bell pepper, mix well, and allow to cook for a minute to soften.
- Then, add rinsed basil leaves and lower heat to medium. Now, add cooked Mahatma Rice that has been cooled. Stir well and at this point, you want to taste for seasoning and add additional soy sauce or fish sauce if needed.
- Plate the Thai Basil Chicken Fried rice and garnish with extra basil leaves, sliced cucumbers, and top with the fried egg.
Hayley says
Holy Smokes! This was delicious! With a toddler and newborn at home, quick prep and cook time is a must, and this delivers just that. I was impressed with how easily this meal came together, then we tasted it and were blown away by the flavors. Bonus: there was enough for leftovers!
Renee says
I'm so happy you guys enjoyed it!! And leftovers are the best! 🙂