Thai Basil Chicken (Pad Krapow)
Estimated $4.58 recipe · $2.29 per serving (US / USD)
Fiery stir-fried minced chicken with basil over rice — a 20-minute classic.
The recipe
Thai Basil Chicken (Pad Krapow)
Fiery stir-fried minced chicken with basil over rice — a 20-minute classic.
Ingredients
- 300g chicken mince
- 1 onion, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 chillies, chopped
- Large handful Thai basil
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp honey
- 150g rice
Estimated recipe cost
$4.58 for 2 servings · $2.29 per serving
US grocery planning estimate in USD. Includes the amounts used from the listed ingredients, including pantry items. Prices and portion weights vary.
Ingredient-by-ingredient breakdown
| Ingredient & price basis | Cost used |
|---|---|
| 300g chicken mincePlanning assumption · $4.50 / 454 g · Uses 300g | $2.98 |
| 1 onion, slicedRetail benchmark · $2.84 / 1361 g · Retail reference · Assumes 150 g per item/portion | $0.31 |
| 3 garlic clovesRetail benchmark · $0.72 / 30 g · Retail reference · Assumes 3 g per item/portion | $0.22 |
| 2 chillies, choppedPlanning assumption · $2.00 / 100 g · Assumes 5 g per item | $0.20 |
| Large handful Thai basilPlanning assumption · $1.00 / 28 g · Assumes 5 g per item/portion | $0.18 |
| 2 tbsp soy sauceRetail benchmark · $1.68 / 444 ml · Retail reference · 1 tbsp ≈ 15ml | $0.11 |
| 1 tbsp oyster saucePlanning assumption · $3.00 / 255 g · 1 tbsp ≈ 18g | $0.21 |
| 1 tsp honeyPlanning assumption · $4.00 / 340 g · 1 tsp ≈ 7g | $0.08 |
| 150g riceRetail benchmark · $1.77 / 907 g · Retail reference · Uses 150g | $0.29 |
| Estimated total | $4.58 |
Retail references are representative products, not quotes for every variety. Other prices are editorial planning assumptions. Checked 9 October 2026; these are not live prices.
Price bases and quantity assumptions refer to the original recipe. Unspecified quantities use the assumptions shown above. Listed optional ingredients are included. Unlisted sides, extra seasoning, tax, energy and delivery are excluded. Buying full packages will cost more.
Instructions
- Cook the rice. Stir-fry garlic and chilli in a little oil for 30 sec.
- Add the chicken mince and fry over high heat until browned.
- Add onion, soy, oyster sauce and honey; cook 3 min.
- Toss through the basil until wilted and serve over rice.
Recipe notes
Top with a fried egg for the authentic street-food version.
Estimated nutrition per serving
540 kcal · 44g protein. Values are estimates and vary with brands, substitutions and portions.
Recipe images may be AI-generated illustrations. Nutrition figures are estimates.