Low Carb Pad Kra Pao (Thai Basil Stir-Fry)

Transform your dinner routine with this vibrant, flavor-packed Low Carb Pad Kra Pao (Thai Basil Stir-Fry)! This healthier take on the classic Thai street food skips the carbs without sacrificing authenticity, serving up tender ground chicken infused with the bold aromas of garlic, bird's eye chili, and fresh Thai basil. A harmony of savory fish and soy sauces, rich oyster sauce, and a touch of natural sweetness elevate each bite, while crisp red bell peppers and onions add irresistible texture. Served over fluffy cauliflower rice, this quick, 30-minute recipe is low in carbs, big on flavor, and perfect for weeknight meals or meal prep.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams chicken breast, ground
• 4 units garlic cloves, minced
• 3 units bird's eye chili, finely chopped
• 1 medium onion, finely sliced
• 3 tablespoons fish sauce
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium)
• 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
• 1 teaspoon sweetener (erythritol or monk fruit)
• 1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil
• 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
• 3 cups cauliflower rice

Directions

Step 1

Begin by preparing all your ingredients: mince the garlic, finely chop the bird's eye chilies, slice the onion and red bell pepper, and wash the Thai basil leaves.

Step 2

Heat the coconut oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic and chopped bird's eye chilis to the hot oil. Stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 4

Increase the heat to high and add the ground chicken to the skillet. Break up the meat with a spatula while cooking.

Step 5

Continue to stir-fry the chicken until it is just cooked through and starts to brown, about 5 minutes.

Step 6

Add the sliced onion and red bell pepper to the skillet. Stir-fry for another 2 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.

Step 7

In a bowl, mix together the fish sauce, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sweetener. Pour this sauce mixture over the chicken and vegetables, stirring well to coat everything evenly.

Step 8

Reduce the heat to medium and let the mixture cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.

Step 9

Turn off the heat and immediately add the fresh Thai basil leaves, stirring them into the hot mixture until they wilt.

Step 10

Serve your low-carb Pad Kra Pao over a bed of cauliflower rice for a healthy, flavorful meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1454.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1445.7

Total Fat 47.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 28.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 425mg	0%
Sodium 6150.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 76.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.5g	0%
Total Sugars 19.6g
Protein 182.7g	0%

Vitamin D 65IU	0%
Calcium 688.9mg	0%
Iron 31.6mg	0%
Potassium 3996.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 29.0%

Protein: 50.0%

Carbs: 21.0%