⏱ 21 min totalThai Basil Chicken
Per 1 serving · 185 g · 7 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein34g66% of calories
- Carbs3.1g6% of calories
- Fat6.2g27% of calories
- ✓ Protein-dense
- ✓ Keto-friendly
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Sugar free
At a glance
One serving of Thai Basil Chicken (185 g) has 210 calories, with 34 g of protein, 3.1 g of carbohydrates and 6.2 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from protein (66% of calories). It is high in protein (67% DV), Vitamin K (63% DV) and riboflavin (b2) (24% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and cholesterol, which provide 35% and 34% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein67%
- Vitamin K63%
- Riboflavin (B2)24%
- Niacin89%
- Vitamin B695%
- Pantothenic acid44%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin E10%
- Thiamine11%
- Vitamin B1214%
- Iron18%
- Potassium12%
- Magnesium13%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium35%
- Cholesterol34%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
5 oz Chicken breast
½ tbsp Oyster sauce
½ tbsp Tamari soy sauce
½ tsp Canola oil
1 cloves, minced Garlic
¼ pepper Serrano pepper
¾ cup leaves, whole Basil
Directions
- 1
Slice the chicken breasts into thin strips. Marinate the chicken with oyster sauce and soy sauce for 10 minutes.
- 2
Heat a large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high heat. When hot, add the oil, garlic, and seeded and minced serrano pepper. Cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- 3
Increase the heat to high, add the chicken, and cook, stirring until just cooked through, about 4 minutes. Add the basil and cook until wilted, about 1 minute.
- 4
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (185 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 58 μg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 5 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 1 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 75 μg | 63% |
| Thiamine | 0.1 mg | 11% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.3 mg | 24% |
| Niacin | 14 mg | 89% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 95% |
| Folate (B9) | 28 μg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3 μg | 14% |
| Pantothenic acid | 2 mg | 44% |
| Choline | 123 mg | 22% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 49 mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 567 mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 56 mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 331 mg | 47% |
| Zinc | 1 mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.2 mg | 18% |
| Manganese | 0.3 mg | 14% |
| Selenium | 33 μg | 60% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 2 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.1 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0.3 μg | — |
| Arginine | 2 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 3 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 574 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.4 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 0 μg | — |
| Fructose | 0 g | — |
| Galactose | 0.1 g | — |
| Glucose | 0 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 5 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 2 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 3 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 3 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 3 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 10 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 0 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 1 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.4 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 2 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0 μg | — |
Burning 210 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 40minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 25minCycling (moderate)
- 17minRunning (6 mph)
- 30minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Thai Basil Chicken?
One serving of Thai Basil Chicken (1 serving) has 210 calories, which works out to 114 calories per 100 g. That is about 11% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Thai Basil Chicken high in protein?
Yes. It has 34 g of protein per serving, and 66% of its calories come from protein (16 g of protein per 100 calories).
Is Thai Basil Chicken keto-friendly?
It can fit a ketogenic diet: 3 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 6% of calories.
How much sodium is in Thai Basil Chicken?
814 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Thai Basil Chicken?
0.3 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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