Lightened Khao Man Gai (Thai Chicken with Rice)
Lightened Khao Man Gai (Thai Chicken with Rice) pairs tender, gently cooked chicken with aromatic jasmine rice infused with ginger, garlic, and pandan. A punchy chili-ginger sauce with soy, lime, and vinegar adds heat and tang that balances the rich, savory rice. Serve for a comforting weeknight dinner or a casual weekend meal when you want bold Thai flavors in a lighter style.
- Prep35 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves5
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Lightened Khao Man Gai (Thai Chicken with Rice), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 25 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 58 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 43
- Heart Health
- 69
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 33
- Inflammatory
- 46
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the chicken breasts in a large pot and cover them with water; bring to a boil. Lower the heat to medium-low and simmer until they are no longer pink in the center, about 20 minutes. Drain and let cool until easy to handle.
- 2
Put the rice in a strainer. Rinse with cold water and drain. Repeat one more time.
- 3
Heat the oil in a large saucepan over high heat. Add 1/2 cup sliced ginger and 2 tablespoons crushed garlic; cook until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the rice and reduce the heat to medium. Season with 1 tablespoon sugar and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook and stir until the rice turns white, adding water to keep it from burning, about 10 minutes.
- 4
Remove the rice from the heat; add the pandan leaves. Transfer to a rice cooker. Pour in the chicken stock. Seal and choose the setting according to the manufacturer's instructions; cook until tender. Fluff lightly with a rice paddle.
- 5
Combine 1 cup chopped ginger, 1/2 cup chopped garlic, chili 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 until smooth.
- 6
Pour the ginger sauce into a pot over medium heat; simmer for 5 minutes.
- 7
Slice the chicken; serve over the rice with the sauce.
- Calories 988.54 kcal High 49%
- Protein 57.79 g Good Source 116%
- Carbohydrate 125.46 g 46%
- Total Fat 29.32 g High 38%
- Saturated Fat 6.22 g High 31%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 161.97 mg High 54%
- Sodium 2183.2 mg High 95%
- Dietary Fiber 8.6 g Good Source 31%
- Total Sugars 9.02 g --
- Added Sugars 0.98 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 57.49 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 2.68 mg Moderate 15%
- Potassium 789.57 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin A 45.48 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 6.34 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Lightened Khao Man Gai (Thai Chicken with Rice) is made with 15 ingredients and serves 5. It takes about 1 hr 15 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Chicken Bouillon, Chicken Stock, Chili Pepper, and Fresh Cilantro. Each serving provides about 988.54 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Lightened Khao Man Gai (Thai Chicken with Rice) made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Bouillon, Chicken Stock, Chili Pepper, Fresh Cilantro, Fresh Ginger. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Lightened Khao Man Gai (Thai Chicken with Rice)?
- About 1 hr 15 mins in total: 35 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 988.54 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Lightened Khao Man Gai (Thai Chicken with Rice) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Lightened Khao Man Gai (Thai Chicken with Rice) healthy?
- Lightened Khao Man Gai (Thai Chicken with Rice) has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 988.54 calories and 57.79 g of protein, or 116% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2183.2 mg (95% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.22 g (31% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Soy, Wheat, Gluten and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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