Khao Niew Kua Gai

Khao Niew Kua Gai is a comforting Thai breakfast dish featuring sticky rice topped with a savory and aromatic chicken stir-fry. This gluten-free delight is perfect for starting the day with a burst of flavor.

Ingredients

• Glutinous rice - 200 grams
• Chicken breast - 150 grams, thinly sliced
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Shallot - 1 small, thinly sliced
• Soy sauce (gluten-free) - 2 tablespoons
• Oyster sauce (gluten-free) - 1 tablespoon
• Sugar - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Vegetable oil - 1 tablespoon
• Green onion - 2 stalks, chopped
• Cilantro - a handful, chopped (for garnish)

Steps

1. Soak the glutinous rice in water for at least 4 hours or overnight, then drain.
2. Steam the soaked rice in a bamboo or metal steamer for about 25 minutes until cooked and sticky.
3. While the rice is steaming, heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat.
4. Add the minced garlic and sliced shallot to the pan, sautéing until fragrant and golden.
5. Add the sliced chicken breast to the pan, cooking until it is no longer pink.
6. Stir in the gluten-free soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and black pepper, mixing well to coat the chicken.
7. Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until the sauce has thickened slightly.
8. Once the rice is ready, serve it on plates topped with the chicken stir-fry.
9. Garnish with chopped green onions and cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 58 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from chicken, which supports muscle health.
• Glutinous rice provides a quick source of energy and is easy to digest.

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