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Medium 45 min~350 kcal 8/10
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Basil Chicken Rice
This Thai-style main pairs chicken, basil, and rice in a fragrant quick skillet.
Easy⏱️ 30 min📖 1 min readServes 4~478 kcal🇹🇭 Thai🌍 Full translation
15 min prep 10 min cook 5 min rest
- #High Protein
- #One-Pot
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Timeline
Total 30 min- Prep15 min
- Resting/Marinating5 min
- Cooking10 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
- 500 g Chicken breast
- 1.5 cup(~300 ml) Rice
- 5 clove Garlic
- 3 Thai bird's eye chilies
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) Fish sauce
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Light soy sauce
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Dark soy sauce
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) Oyster sauce
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Brown sugar
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Vegetable oil
- 2 Eggs
- 1 bunch Holy basil or Thai basil
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Instructions
- 1
Wash the rice and cook it in a separate pot with 2 parts water to 1.5 parts rice, then leave it to steam.
15 min15:00 - 2
Coarsely chop the chicken, pound the garlic and chilies roughly in a mortar, and mix the sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
- 3
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a separate pan and fry the eggs sunny-side up until the edges are crisp, then set aside.
2 min02:00 - 4
Heat a wok or wide pan over high heat with 1 tablespoon oil, then sauté the garlic and chilies for 20 seconds.
20 sec00:20 - 5
Add the chicken and cook for 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the outside seals and the juices reduce.
3 min03:00 - 6
Pour in the sauce mixture, stir for 30 seconds, then add the basil leaves whole just before taking the pan off the heat and toss for 5 seconds.
35 sec00:35 - 7
Put the rice on the plate, spoon the pad kra pao over it, place the fried egg alongside, and serve.
💡 Tip: Add the basil just before removing the pan from the heat so the leaves stay glossy and fragrant.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot with cucumber slices and lime wedges on the side.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
⚠️ Estimated, 58% match~478
kcal calories
32
g protein
48
g carbs
17
g fat
Protein 27%Carbs 41%Fat 32%
GI 56 · Medium GIGL 27 · High GLEstimated, 58% match
2.5g
Sugar
1.1g
Fiber
514.8mg
Sodium
2.6g
Saturated fat
⚠️ Nutrition data match is limited for this recipe (58%); values are estimates.
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Estimated satiety (per serving)
8/10Strong satiety, counts as a main meal
This recipe may contain allergens
- Soy
- Egg
- Seafood
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Basil Chicken Rice make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Basil Chicken Rice take?
Prep 15 minutes, cooking 10 minutes, including 5 minutes of passive resting; 30 minutes in total.Is Basil Chicken Rice difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.How many calories does Basil Chicken Rice have?
Approximately 478 kcal per serving. Protein: 32g, carbs: 48g, fat: 17g.Which allergens does Basil Chicken Rice contain?
This recipe contains Soy, Egg, Seafood. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Basil Chicken Rice belong to?
This recipe belongs to Thai cuisine.How many ingredients does Basil Chicken Rice need?
This recipe needs 12 ingredients.Is Basil Chicken Rice filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 8/10; strongly filling, works as a main meal. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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