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Thai Basil Chicken & Rice—One Pan, No Fuss
Garlicky stir-fried chicken, fragrant basil, crispy rice—a Bangkok favorite that's surprisingly easy
552 cal · 24g protein · 23 min
Cuisine & meal · 34 recipes
Thai-Style Lunch Recipes
Thai-inspired lunch ideas with full method and macros. Every recipe below is from the Delicious.com kitchen, with full method, macros and a one-tap grocery list.
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Lapu-Lapu en Papillote with Charred Tomato Jam, Crispy Garlic & Toasted Almond Crumble
Whole steamed grouper with umami jam, textured finishes, autumnal grace
337 cal · 7g protein · 80 min
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Cá Nướng Riêu—Grilled Whole Fish in Aromatic Turmeric Broth with Charred Lime
A single porgy or sea bass becomes soup, meditation, and technique
752 cal · 68g protein · 40 min
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Red Curry Braised Miso Cod with Charred Kabocha Purée & Crispy Sage-Garlic Oil
Delicate fish in an umami-rich spiced braise, crowned with burnt-sage oil and roasted squash silk
1351 cal · 36g protein · 75 min
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Cá Chim Nướng Lá Mía Với Nước Mắm Chua Cay
Whole pomfret wrapped in sugarcane leaves, charred over wood smoke, with hot-sour fish sauce and crispy garlic
1164 cal · 161g protein · 38 min
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Thai Basil Chicken Larb Rice Bowl with Charred Lime & Crispy Garlic
Minced chicken, herbaceous, balanced heat and acid
747 cal · 40g protein · 20 min
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Cánh Gà Nướng Nước Mắm Tắc: Charred Chicken Wing with Black Soybean & Lemongrass Pan Sauce
Umami-forward chicken wing glazed in fermented soybean and grass smoke
504 cal · 29g protein · 38 min
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Pad Krapow Pork Patty with Crispy Rice Cake & Charred Lime Aioli
Thai holy basil meatball, golden grain cake, citrus cream
880 cal · 32g protein · 40 min
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Turmeric-Braised Squid with Coconut-Lime Broth & Charred Broccolini
Tender squid, aromatic broth, charred greens—a confident braise.
954 cal · 61g protein · 40 min
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Pan-Seared Thai Seabass with Red Curry Beurre Blanc, Charred Green Beans & Crispy Garlic
Buttery seabass with a silky curry-spiked sauce, tender green beans, and shards of golden garlic.
584 cal · 35g protein · 35 min
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Pan-Seared Halibut with Thai Red Curry Emulsion, Charred Romanesco & Crispy Kaffir Oil
Buttery fish, silken curry sauce, fractured green vegetable, finishing fragrance.
924 cal · 81g protein · 70 min
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Thai Fried Rice
Aromatic jasmine rice with shrimp, pork, and eggs
428 cal · 25g protein · 35 min
IntermediateLunch
Pad Thai
Stir-fried rice noodles, tamarind and lime, shrimp or chicken
517 cal · 35g protein · 33 min
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Tom Yum Soup
Hot and sour Thai broth with shrimp and mushrooms
229 cal · 33g protein · 30 min
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Charred Tuna & Long Bean Larb in Crispy Rice Nests
Southeast Asian raw-fish salad in shattered rice-cracker bowls
691 cal · 31g protein · 35 min
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Cá Nướng Thơm Riêu & Canh Chua
Lemongrass & turmeric miso whole branzino with tamarind-sour soup broth
943 cal · 83g protein · 42 min
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Charred Halibut with Turmeric-Coconut Consommé, Crispy Curry Leaf & Summer Vegetable Brunoise
Delicate fish, aromatic broth, precision vegetables
1046 cal · 89g protein · 55 min
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Cá Nướng Vàng Với Dưa & Thơm – Turmeric Grilled Fish with Pickle & Lemongrass Broth
Whole branzino burnished in turmeric-galangal paste, served with pickled vegetables and aromatic broth
435 cal · 53g protein · 36 min
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Bún Chả Tôm—Grilled Shrimp & Charred Herb-Scallion Paste over Rice Vermicelli with Caramelized Pork Jowl
Hanoi's legendary grilled shrimp noodle bowl reimagined with meticulous technique and house-made nuốc cấm
1066 cal · 63g protein · 75 min
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Pork Collar Salad with Green Mango & Thai Lime Dressing
Sliced pork collar with crisp green mango, fresh herbs, and spicy-tart lime dressing
893 cal · 42g protein · 50 min
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Sour Curry Broth with Grilled Fish Cake & Yard-Long Beans
Tangy, spicy, herbaceous in one pot
518 cal · 9g protein · 20 min
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Tinola (Turmeric-Ginger Chicken Soup) with Bok Choy & Lemongrass
Warming broth, tender chicken, papaya and greens
706 cal · 48g protein · 35 min
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Cá Nướng Riêu Cua – Charred River Fish with Blue Crab Bisque, Charred Vegetables & Fermented Anchovy Oil
Whole roasted snapper, silken crab bisque, burnt garlic emulsion & crispy herb salad
892 cal · 89g protein · 75 min
Good to know
How long do these take?
Half are done in about 35 minutes. The quickest is around 23 minutes and the longest about 70 minutes, so there is something here whether you have a spare hour or twenty minutes.
Are these authentic Thai recipes?
No, and we do not claim they are. These are dishes built on Thai ingredients and technique by the Delicious kitchen, which is why the pages say Thai-style rather than Thai. They are written to taste right and to work in a home kitchen, not to be a record of traditional cooking.
How many calories are in these?
Most land between 354 and 1046 calories a serving. Every recipe shows its own calories plus protein, carbs and fat, calculated per serving rather than per batch.
Do these come with a grocery list?
Yes. Any recipe here can be added to a grocery list that adds up quantities across everything you have chosen and sorts it by aisle, so two recipes needing onions become one line.
