Thai Basil Chicken (Gai Pad Krapow) with Zucchini Noodles
Spicy Thai‑style ground chicken tossed with fresh basil and served over spiralized zucchini for a low‑carb, aromatic dinner.

Total
35 min
Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Serves
3
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Recipe serves 3
Ingredients
- 12 oz Ground chicken
- 3 medium Zucchini
- 2 tsp Thai bird’s eye chilies, sliced
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 cup Fresh Thai basil leaves
- 2 tbsp Fish‑free soy alternative (e.g., coconut aminos)
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tbsp Lime juice
- ¼ tsp Salt
Instructions
- 1
Spiralize zucchini into noodles; set aside.
- 2
Heat oil in a wok over medium‑high heat; add garlic and chilies, stir‑fry 30 seconds.
- 3
Add ground chicken, break up, and cook until no longer pink.
- 4
Stir in coconut aminos, lime juice, and salt; cook 2 minutes.
- 5
Remove from heat and fold in basil leaves until wilted.
- 6
Toss zucchini noodles briefly in the hot pan to warm, then plate with chicken mixture on top.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
260
13% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 24 g |
| Carbohydrate | 7 g |
| Fat | 14 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 340 mg |
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