Thai Basil Chicken and Brown Jasmine Rice Power Bowl

Pad kra pao is one of the fastest stir-fries there is, and it holds up well when you lighten it slightly — lean ground chicken instead of the usual fattier cuts, and brown jasmine rice in place of white. The basil still needs to go in at the very end so it stays bright rather than wilting into mush.

We tagged this fitness__athlete_nutrition and high-protein because ground chicken breast is a lean, protein-dense base, and the fried egg on top adds a further protein boost along with a rich yolk that mixes into the rice. It's a common lunch choice when you want something fast between training and the rest of your day.

If you can find Thai holy basil, use it — it has a sharper, almost peppery flavor that regular basil doesn't quite match.