Khao Man Gai Thai Chicken and Rice (Healthy Version)
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Cooking:
35 min.
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Servings per container:
5
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Ingredients for - Khao Man Gai Thai Chicken and Rice (Healthy Version)

1. Skinless, boneless chicken breasts - 5
2. Uncooked jasmine rice - 3 cups
3. Vegetable oil - 3 tablespoons
4. Sliced ginger - ½ cup
5. Crushed garlic - 2 tablespoons
6. White sugar - 1 tablespoon
7. Salt - ¼ teaspoon
8. Water, or as needed - ½ cup
9. Pandan leaves - 5
10. Chicken stock - 3 cups
11. Chopped ginger - 1 cup
12. Coarsely chopped garlic - ½ cup
13. Thai bird chile peppers - 15
14. White sugar - 6 tablespoons
15. Dark soy sauce - ¼ cup
16. Soy sauce - ¼ cup
17. Lime juice - ¼ cup
18. Distilled white vinegar - ¼ cup
19. Salted soybean paste - ¼ cup
20. Fresh cilantro - 10 sprigs
21. Chicken bouillon granules (Optional) - 1 tablespoon
22. Salt - 1 teaspoon

How to cook deliciously - Khao Man Gai Thai Chicken and Rice (Healthy Version)

1. Stage

Place chicken breasts in a large pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until no longer pink in the center, about 20 minutes. Drain and cool until easily handled.

2. Stage

Pour rice into a strainer. Rinse with cold water and drain. Repeat once more.

3. Stage

Heat oil in a large saucepan over high heat. Add 1/2 cup sliced ginger and 2 tablespoons crushed garlic; saute until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in rice; reduce heat to medium. Season rice with 1 tablespoon sugar and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook and stir until rice turns white, adding water to prevent it from burning, about 10 minutes.

4. Stage

Remove rice from heat and add pandan leaves. Transfer to a rice cooker. Pour in chicken stock. Cook rice according to manufacturer's instructions until tender. Fluff lightly with a rice paddle.

5. Stage

Combine 1 cup chopped ginger, 1/2 cup chopped garlic, chile peppers, 6 tablespoons sugar, dark soy sauce, soy sauce, lime juice, vinegar, soybean paste, cilantro, chicken bouillon granules, and 1 teaspoon salt in a blender; blend into a smooth sauce.

6. Stage

Pour sauce into a pot over medium heat. Simmer for 5 minutes.

7. Stage

Slice chicken and serve over rice, with sauce alongside.