Thai Basil Chicken (Pad Kra Pao)
Spicy Thai basil chicken stir-fry over cauliflower rice. 320 calories, 30g protein, fast and flavorful.
Thai Basil Chicken (Pad Kra Pao) has 320 calories per serving, with 30g protein, 14g carbs, 16g fat, and 4g fiber. Prep 10 min, cook 10 min.
Nutrition per serving
1 serving(s)
320
Calories
30g
Protein
60% DV
14g
Carbs
5% DV
16g
Fat
21% DV
* %DV based on a 2000 calorie diet
💪 30g protein per serving.
🔥 9.4g protein per 100 cal.
Nutrition values are estimates based on standard ingredient data and may vary with the brands and portions you use. How we calculate nutrition.
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
10 min
Servings
1
Est. Cost
$4.00
Thai Basil Chicken (Pad Kra Pao)
A quick, spicy Thai street-food stir-fry of ground chicken with garlic, chili, and a generous handful of basil over cauliflower rice—320 calories and 30g protein.
Ingredients
- 6 oz ground chicken (lean)
- 1 cup Thai holy basil leaves
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 Thai chilies
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1.5 cups cauliflower rice
- 1 egg (optional)
Instructions
- Pound or mince the garlic and chilies together into a coarse paste.
- Heat a wok over high heat with 1 tsp oil and saute the garlic-chili paste until fragrant, 30 seconds.
- Add ground chicken and break apart, stir-frying until cooked through, 4-5 minutes.
- Pour in fish sauce, soy sauce, and oyster sauce; toss to coat.
- Stir in the basil leaves and remove from heat once wilted.
- Heat a separate pan and fry the egg sunny-side up if using.
- Serve the chicken over warmed cauliflower rice, topped with the fried egg.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 320 kcal |
| Protein | 30g |
| Carbs | 14g |
| Fat | 16g |
| Fiber | 4g |
Tips
- Holy basil gives the authentic peppery flavor, but sweet Thai basil works too.
- Keep the heat high and cook fast so the basil stays aromatic.
- Swap cauliflower rice for jasmine rice if you want more carbs.
Dietary tags
What do these tags mean?
- High protein
- ≥ 25g protein per serving.
- High fiber
- ≥ 8g fiber per serving.
- Meal prep
- Stores 3+ days in the fridge or is freezer-friendly with reheat instructions.
- Low calorie
- Under 300 calories per serving.
- No cook
- No heat source required — assemble and eat.
Definitions are consistent across the site. Nutrition values are estimates based on standard U.S. database values; actual results vary by brand and portion.
🧊 Storage & Reheat
Fridge
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Freezer
Not recommended for freezing.
Reheat
Microwave 700W for 60–90 seconds, or until steaming hot throughout. Add a splash of broth or water to prevent drying.
Equipment
skillet
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