Gai Pad Prik Pao

Gai Pad Prik Pao is a vibrant Thai dish combining tender chicken with a rich, smoky chili paste, enhanced by fresh vegetables. It's a delightful balance of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors that's both satisfying and healthy.

Ingredients

• Chicken breast - 300 grams, sliced
• Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Red bell pepper - 1 medium, sliced
• Green bell pepper - 1 medium, sliced
• Carrot - 1 medium, julienned
• Onion - 1 medium, sliced
• Thai chili paste (Nam Prik Pao) - 2 tablespoons
• Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Oyster sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Fresh basil leaves - 20 grams
• Lime - 1, cut into wedges

Steps

1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
2. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Add the sliced chicken breast to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
4. Stir in the onion, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and carrot. Cook for another 5 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
5. Add the Thai chili paste, soy sauce, and oyster sauce, stirring well to coat the chicken and vegetables evenly.
6. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until everything is heated through.
7. Remove from heat and gently fold in the fresh basil leaves.
8. Serve hot with lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

• Calories: 400
• Protein: 35 g
• Carbs: 20 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.4 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle health.
• Rich in vitamins from the vegetables, promoting overall wellness.

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