basil chicken
Aromatic Thai dish
Basil chicken is a stir-fried dish featuring chicken and fresh basil leaves, typically Thai basil, in a savory sauce.
The Thai version, pad kra pao, uses holy basil with garlic, chilies, and fish sauce: We ordered basil chicken with rice.
It's a staple of Thai restaurant menus and takeout.
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aromatic · ginger · wok · lemongrass · cilantro · coconut · soy · chili · fragrant · green · herbs · sautéed · rice · lime · fish sauce · tender · spicy · savory
- ThailandBangkok, Phuket, Chiang Mai, baht, Thai silk
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