Thai Ginger Chicken (Gai Pad King)

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My family loved ordering this Thai ginger chicken (gai pad king) dish at our local Thai restaurant, but they closed for some unknown reason (they were always busy). So, I decided to recreate this traditional dish at home. My husband says it's just like the restaurant...maybe even better. Please note that some people like to eat the ginger, while others don't, but like the flavor it adds. You can easily double this recipe to serve a larger group...plus it makes great leftovers.

Submitted by Shae's Mama

Updated on August 26, 2024

14

Prep Time:

30 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

50 mins

Servings:

4

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Ingredients

3 ½ cups water
1 ½ cups uncooked jasmine rice
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 green onions cut into 2-inch pieces
1 large red bell pepper, cut into strips
¾ cup sliced fresh mushrooms
½ cup fresh ginger, cut into matchsticks
1 tablespoon Asian fish sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 tablespoon white sugar
½ teaspoon Thai red chili paste, or to taste
2 tablespoons chicken broth
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves

Directions

Bring water and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice tender and water has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
Heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and garlic; cook 2 minutes. Add green onions, bell pepper, mushrooms, ginger, fish sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar; cook and stir until chicken no longer pink and vegetables nearly tender, about 3 minutes. Whisk chili paste into chicken broth in a small bowl until dissolved; add to wok. Season with salt and black pepper. Garnish with cilantro leaves; serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

491	Calories
10g	Fat
68g	Carbs
30g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 491
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g	13%
Saturated Fat 2g	10%
Cholesterol 65mg	22%
Sodium 376mg	16%
Total Carbohydrate 68g	25%
Dietary Fiber 3g	9%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 30g	60%
Vitamin C 57mg	64%
Calcium 41mg	3%
Iron 2mg	11%
Potassium 456mg	10%

* 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.

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