Khao Man Gai recipe - ingredients, nutrition and when to eat it
This Thai chicken rice dish is served with tender poached chicken and rice cooked in chicken broth.
This Thai chicken rice dish is served with tender poached chicken and rice cooked in chicken broth. A tangy, salty sauce made with ginger and lime brings everything together, making it a satisfying choice for lunch or dinner.
World cuisine · 35 minutes to cook
Nutrition (per 800g serving): 558.6 kcal · protein 31.2g · carbohydrate 68.6g · fat 16.1g · sodium 1042.6mg
Nutrition source: one serving calculated from an ingredient table verified against "National Integrated Food Nutrient Database (standard data)" (Korea MFDS, RDA and Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries via the Public Data Portal).
Tips: Let the chicken rest briefly after boiling before slicing so it retains more of its juices.
Tips: Rather than adding too much broth to the rice, serve just enough to keep it moist.
Tips: If you’re not used to cilantro’s flavor, scallions and green onions also work well.
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Ingredients (1 serving)
- Chicken thighs — 130 g
- Cooked white rice — 180 g
- Water — 400 ml
- Ginger — 10 g
- Garlic — 2 pc
- Cilantro — 1 handful
- Lime — 0.5 pc
- Fish sauce — 1 tsp
- Soy sauce — 2 tsp
- Vinegar — 2 tsp
- Sugar — 1 tsp
- Red chili pepper — 0.5 pc