Khao Man Gai

Name: Khao Man Gai
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 3 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 2 cups jasmine rice; 1/4 cup fresh ginger root, minced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 2 tsp sesame oil; 6 cups chicken broth; 2 tbsp rice vinegar; 2 chilies Thai bird's eye chilies, sliced; 4 stalks scallions, chopped

Poached chicken and fragrant rice served with ginger sauce and pickled chili. Simple, comforting Thai comfort food that's perfect for any meal.

60 minEasyServes 4420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 cups jasmine rice
1/4 cup fresh ginger root, minced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tsp sesame oil
6 cups chicken broth
2 tbsp rice vinegar
2 chilies Thai bird's eye chilies, sliced
4 stalks scallions, chopped

Instructions

1

Bring 6 cups chicken broth to a simmer in a large pot. Add 3 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts and poach for 15-20 minutes until cooked through. Remove and set aside to cool, then slice into bite-sized pieces.
2

In the same broth, bring to a boil and add 2 cups jasmine rice. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-18 minutes until tender and liquid is absorbed.
3

While rice cooks, combine 1/4 cup minced fresh ginger root, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tsp sesame oil, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, and 2 chilies sliced Thai bird's eye chilies in a small bowl to make the sauce.
4

Divide cooked rice among serving bowls. Top with sliced chicken and drizzle with ginger sauce.
5

Garnish with 4 stalks chopped scallions and serve immediately.

Questions

Can I make Khao Man Gai gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1/4 cup soy sauce. Swap the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Khao Man Gai keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Khao Man Gai?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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