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.

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Questions

Can I use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts in Khao Man Gai?

Yes. Boneless thighs at the same weight are more forgiving and stay juicier. Give them two to four minutes longer; they are at their best around 175 F rather than 165 F. As written, the entry for Khao Man Gai uses 3 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts.

Can I make Khao Man Gai less spicy?

Yes. The heat in Khao Man Gai comes from 2 chilies Thai bird's eye chilies, sliced. For a milder plate, remove the seeds and ribs from the chili, or use half; nothing else in the method changes.

Can I make Khao Man Gai gluten-free?

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

Does Khao Man Gai contain sesame?

Yes: 2 tsp sesame oil. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, soy and sesame. Seeds used as a garnish can simply be left off; the oil has no true substitute. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many calories are in Khao Man Gai?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 420 calories, with 32 g protein, 45 g carbohydrate and 8 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 720 mg sodium.

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