Brown Rice Basil Chicken Stir-Fry
Clean Thai basil chicken with brown rice. High fiber, good carbs, high protein. Perfect for weight loss with complex carbohydrates that keep you full.
🔥350 Calories
💪28g Protein
⏱️20 min
👨🍳Easy
Ingredients
- 11 cup Cooked brown rice
- 2100 g Minced chicken breast
- 33 cloves Garlic, minced
- 45 pieces Thai chilies, minced
- 51 cup Thai holy basil leaves
- 61.5 tbsp Fish sauce
- 71 tsp Soy sauce
- 81/2 tsp Sugar
- 91 tsp Vegetable oil
Instructions
- 1
Heat wok on high, add oil
- 2
Stir-fry garlic and chilies until fragrant
- 3
Add minced chicken, cook until done
- 4
Season with fish sauce, soy sauce, sugar
- 5
Add brown rice, stir-fry to combine
- 6
Add basil leaves, stir 30 seconds, serve
💡Tips
- •Use cold brown rice for easier stir-frying
- •Add basil last to keep it fragrant
- •Top with fried egg for extra protein
Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories in brown rice basil chicken?
This brown rice basil chicken has 350 calories with 28g protein and 4g fiber. Better than white rice version.
Is brown rice better than white rice?
Yes! Brown rice has more fiber, lower GI, keeps you full longer, and prevents blood sugar spikes.