THAI GINGER CHICKEN (GAI PAD KING)

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My family loved ordering this dish at our local Thai restaurant, but then they closed down 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 gives off. You can easily double this recipe to serve a larger group...plus it makes great leftovers.

Provided by Shae's Mama

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

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

Steps:

  • Bring the rice and water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the garlic and chicken; cook for 2 minutes. Add the fish sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, ginger, red pepper, mushrooms, and onions. Cook and stir until the chicken is no longer pink and the vegetables are nearly tender, about 3 minutes. Dissolve the chile paste in the chicken broth, then add to the chicken mixture. Season to taste with salt and pepper; sprinkle with cilantro leaves to garnish. Serve with the hot rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 491 calories, Carbohydrate 68.3 g, Cholesterol 64.6 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 30.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 376.2 mg, Sugar 5.9 g

Muazzil khan
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Lisa Fondren
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I thought this dish was pretty good. The chicken was tender and the sauce was flavorful. However, I think it could have used a bit more spice.


Glenn Stoker
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This recipe was a disaster! The chicken was dry and overcooked, and the sauce was watery and bland. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Sajida Hussain
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I really enjoyed this dish. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and creamy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Hella Huvava
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This dish was a bit of a let down. The chicken was tough and the sauce was too sweet for my taste. I won't be making this again.


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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious. I've made it for my friends and family several times and they all love it too.


Nour Ajami
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This dish was amazing! The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Raymona Walker
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I thought this dish was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either. I probably won't make it again.


Sandeep Bimali
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I was disappointed with this dish. The chicken was dry and the sauce was bland. I won't be making this again.


Aqua Fractalyne
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit. My friends and family love it.


Arif Khan
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I'm not a huge fan of ginger, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly.


Rajar option
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This dish was a little too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. I think next time I'll use less chili peppers.


Zahidulla Zawall
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The flavors in this dish are amazing. The ginger and garlic really shine through. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Thai food.


D VLOG
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I love how easy this dish is to make. I was able to get it on the table in under 30 minutes. It's perfect for a weeknight meal.


lila rajali
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This dish was a huge hit with my family! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.