Authentic Thai Dried Chili Basil Chicken Recipe (Pad Kra Pao)

Discover how to make Pad Kra Pao Gai Prik Haeng (Thai Dried Chili Basil Chicken), one of Thailand's most beloved soul foods! This version uses dried chilies for an extra smoky aroma and intense heat that pairs perfectly with a crispy fried egg and hot jasmine rice. In this video, we'll show you step-by-step how to prepare this easy yet incredibly flavorful dish using simple ingredients you can find in your kitchen. Ingredients: Chicken (Thigh or Leg meat for extra juiciness) Fresh Holy Basil leaves Dried Chilies (Adjust to your spice level) Garlic (Chinese or Thai garlic) Seasonings: Oyster sauce, Soy sauce, Seasoning sauce, Chicken powder, Sugar, and Ground pepper Oil for stir-frying Optional: Water or "Mortar-rinsing water" for extra sauce Cooking Steps: Pound the dried chilies and garlic together until fine. Stir-fry the chili and garlic paste in oil until fragrant. Add the chicken and cook until done. Season with the sauces and a touch of sugar and pepper. Toss in the holy basil leaves and stir until just wilted. Serve hot with a fried egg and enjoy! If you enjoyed this recipe, please Like, Comment, and Subscribe for more authentic Thai cooking tutorials! #PadKraPao #ThaiFood #SpicyChicken #ThaiRecipe #StreetFood #CookingTutorial #AuthenticThai #DriedChiliChicken #ThaiCooking #EasyRecipes #HomeCooking