Khao Man Gai Thai Chicken and Rice (Healthy Version) Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Thai Recipes. (Khao Man Gai Thai Chicken and Rice (Healthy Version) Recipe). Khao man gai or khao mun gai, literally meaning oily rice [with] chicken, is one of the most popular Thai dishes; it can be found everywhere in Thailand from streetfood stalls to restaurants. It is originally from Hainan, China. In Thailand, khao man gai is served with cucumbers, chicken blood tofu, coriander, and a bowl of soup. The heart of khao man gai is the sauce! This recipe is a healthy version of khao man gai; I used less oil and chicken breasts instead of the parts of chicken with fat and skin. Enjoy!

Brief

Prep 35 mins

Cook: 41 mins

Total: 1hr16 mins

Servings: 5

Yield: 5 servings

Khao Man Gai Thai Chicken and Rice (Healthy Version) Recipe

Ingredients

5 skinless

boneless chicken breasts

3 cups uncooked jasmine rice

3 tablespoons vegetable oil

½ cup sliced ginger

2 tablespoons crushed garlic

1 tablespoon white sugar

¼ teaspoon salt

½ cup water

or as needed

5 pandan leaves

3 cups chicken stock

1 cup chopped ginger

½ cup coarsely chopped garlic

15 Thai bird chile peppers

6 tablespoons white sugar

¼ cup dark soy sauce

¼ cup soy sauce

¼ cup lime juice

¼ cup distilled white vinegar

¼ cup salted soybean paste

10 sprigs fresh cilantro

1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules

1 teaspoon salt

Dad's Pad Thai

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Place chicken breasts in a large pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until no longer pink in the center about 20 minutes. Drain and cool until easily handled.

Step 2

Pour rice into a strainer. Rinse with cold water and drain. Repeat once more.

Step 3

Heat oil in a large saucepan over high heat. Add 1/2 cup sliced ginger and 2 tablespoons crushed garlic; saute until fragrant 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in rice; reduce heat to medium. Season rice with 1 tablespoon sugar and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook and stir until rice turns white adding water to prevent it from burning about 10 minutes.

Step 4

Remove rice from heat and add pandan leaves. Transfer to a rice cooker. Pour in chicken stock. Cook rice according to manufacturer's instructions until tender. Fluff lightly with a rice paddle.

Step 5

Combine 1 cup chopped ginger 1/2 cup chopped garlic chile peppers 6 tablespoons sugar dark soy sauce soy sauce lime juice vinegar soybean paste cilantro chicken bouillon granules and 1 teaspoon salt in a blender; blend into a smooth sauce.

Step 6

Pour sauce into a pot over medium heat. Simmer for 5 minutes.

Step 7

Slice chicken and serve over rice with sauce alongside.

Nutritional Information

Khao Man Gai Thai Chicken and Rice (Healthy Version) Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:5

Calories: 807.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 37.6g 75%

Carbohydrates: 137.6g 44%

Dietary Fiber: 4.8g 19%

Sugars: 26.2g

Fat: 12.4g 19%

Saturated Fat: 2g 10%

Cholesterol: 59.1mg 20%

Vitamin A Iu: 1951.3IU 39%

Niacin Equivalents: 14.2mg 109%

Vitamin B6: 0.9mg 58%

Vitamin C: 339.9mg 567%

Folate: 45.1mcg 11%

Calcium: 99.1mg 10%

Iron: 5mg 28%

Magnesium: 82mg 29%

Potassium: 937.2mg 26%

Sodium: 3153.8mg 126%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 21%

Calories From Fat: 111.8

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.