Is Spicy Thai Basil Chicken healthy?

Yes, it offers a good source of protein and contains beneficial herbs.

Can I make it less spicy?

Certainly, you can adjust the amount of chili to suit your taste.

It's great with jasmine rice or steamed vegetables.

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A flavorful dish of chicken stir-fried with Thai basil, garlic, and chili, offering a spicy profile with a savory kick.

Per 100 g

180 kcal

1 serving

360 kcal

(200 g)

Protein	Carbs	Fat
20 g / 100g	5 g / 100g	8 g / 100g

Where the calories come from

Protein 47% · Carbs 11% · Fat 42%

Share of energy: 4 kcal per gram of protein and carbs, 9 kcal per gram of fat.

1 serving (200 g, 360 kcal) is 18% of a 2,000 kcal day. 2,000 kcal is the reference day used on nutrition labels, not a personal target.
Burning 1 serving takes about 88 min of brisk walking. Estimate for a 70 kg adult walking briskly (about 4 kcal a minute).

Spicy Thai Basil Chicken is number 4 of 6 by calories per 100 g, lowest first. The similar foods average 170 kcal per 100 g.

Food	kcal / 100 g	Protein / 100 g
Crunchy Vegetable Sushi	140	3 g
Savory Lentil Shepherd's Pie	150	9 g
Savory Veggie Sushi	150	3 g
Spicy Thai Basil Chicken	180	20 g
Doro Wat (Ethiopian Chicken Stew)	200	25 g
Savory Okonomiyaki	210	8 g

Nutrition data updated June 15, 2026.

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Is Spicy Thai Basil Chicken healthy?: Yes, it offers a good source of protein and contains beneficial herbs.
Can I make it less spicy?: Certainly, you can adjust the amount of chili to suit your taste.
What can I serve with it?: It's great with jasmine rice or steamed vegetables.

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