Khao Pad Gai (Thai Chicken Fried Rice)

Khao Pad Gai (Thai Chicken Fried Rice)

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Thai · 25 min · Chicken · dairy-free

520 cal 26g protein 68g carbs 16g fat per serving · estimated

Ingredients

scaled from 3 servings
  • 2 3/4 cups day-old jasmine rice
  • 8 oz chicken breast, diced
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 tomato, wedged
  • 1 cucumber, sliced
  • 1 1/4 tbsp fish sauce
  • 3/4 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 lime wedges

Method (tap to check — screen stays awake)

  1. Heat the oil in a wok over high heat and stir-fry the chicken with garlic for 4 minutes, until cooked through with no pink remaining.
  2. Push the chicken aside and scramble the eggs in the open space.
  3. Add the onion and cook 1 minute, then add the day-old rice and break up any clumps.
  4. Season with fish sauce and soy sauce and toss for 3 minutes until the rice is evenly colored and hot.
  5. Fold in the tomato and green onions, cook 1 minute, and serve with lime wedges and cucumber.

Nutrition figures are estimates. Verify allergens on every ingredient label before cooking.

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