Khao Man Gai Thai Chicken and Rice

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Why recepie famous for?

n 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!

Ingredients


5 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
Rice:

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
Sauce:

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 (optional)

1 teaspoon salt
Directions

Instructions

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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.

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