Khao Pad Gai

Khao Pad Gai is a flavorful Thai fried rice dish featuring tender chicken, fragrant jasmine rice, and a medley of vegetables, all stir-fried to perfection. This high-protein lunch option is both satisfying and nourishing, making it an ideal meal for any time of the day.

Ingredients

• Jasmine rice - 200 grams
• Chicken breast, diced - 200 grams
• Eggs - 2 large
• Green peas - 50 grams
• Carrot, diced - 50 grams
• Onion, finely chopped - 1 medium
• Garlic, minced - 3 cloves
• Soy sauce - 3 tablespoons
• Fish sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons
• Green onions, chopped - 2 stalks
• Cilantro, chopped - 2 tablespoons
• Lime wedges - for serving
• Salt - to taste
• Pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Cook the jasmine rice according to package instructions and let it cool.
2. In a large skillet or wok, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
3. Add the diced chicken breast and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, add the remaining oil, then add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion is translucent, about 3 minutes.
5. Add the diced carrots and green peas to the skillet, cooking for another 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
6. Push the vegetable mixture to one side of the skillet and crack the eggs into the other side. Scramble the eggs until fully cooked, then mix them with the vegetables.
7. Add the cooked rice and the chicken back to the skillet. Pour in the soy sauce and fish sauce, stirring everything together to combine well. Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
8. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the chopped green onions and cilantro just before serving.
9. Serve hot with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the dish.

Nutrition

• Calories: 550
• Protein: 34 g
• Carbs: 70 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 180 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.
• Contains essential vitamins and minerals from vegetables.

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