Spicy Thai Basil Ground Chicken
Spicy Thai Basil Ground Chicken brings intense heat from fresh Thai chiles balanced by aromatic garlic and the deep savoriness of fish sauce and black soy. Tender ground chicken is tossed with a fragrant handful of basil for a bright, peppery finish. It’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a satisfying lunch over rice when you’re craving bold, vibrant flavors.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Spicy Thai Basil Ground Chicken, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 13
- Heart Health
- 60
- Metabolic
- 11
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 53
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat a wok over high heat until it smokes. Add peanut oil, then immediately add the garlic. Stir-fry the garlic until it starts to turn golden brown, about 20 seconds. Add the ground chicken and cook, stirring, until the meat is crumbly and no longer pink, about 2 minutes.
- 2
Stir in the sliced chilies, soy sauce, and fish sauce. Cook for about 15 seconds to soften the chilies, then add the basil and continue cooking until the basil has wilted.
- Calories 219.98 kcal Moderate 11%
- Protein 25.02 g Good Source 50%
- Carbohydrate 2.82 g 1%
- Total Fat 11.87 g Moderate 15%
- Saturated Fat 1.52 g Moderate 8%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 90.73 mg High 30%
- Sodium 989.33 mg High 43%
- Dietary Fiber 0.29 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 0.29 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 21.47 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 1.7 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 73.41 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 34.83 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 12.51 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Soy 🌱
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Spicy Thai Basil Ground Chicken is made with 7 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Fish Sauce, Fresh Basil, Ground Chicken, and Minced Garlic. Each serving provides about 219.98 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Spicy Thai Basil Ground Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are Fish Sauce, Fresh Basil, Ground Chicken, Minced Garlic, Peanut Oil. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Spicy Thai Basil Ground Chicken?
- About 20 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 219.98 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Spicy Thai Basil Ground Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Spicy Thai Basil Ground Chicken healthy?
- Spicy Thai Basil Ground Chicken has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 219.98 calories and 25.02 g of protein, or 50% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 989.33 mg (43% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.52 g (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Soy and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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