Nong's Thai Chicken and Rice (Khao Man Gai)
Nong's Thai Chicken and Rice (Khao Man Gai) pairs tender poached chicken with fragrant jasmine rice infused with ginger, garlic, and pandan. A punchy sauce of fermented soybeans, pickled garlic, Thai chiles, and vinegar brings salty heat and tang that cuts through the rich, savory broth-cooked grains. Serve it for lunch or dinner when you crave comforting textures with bold, balanced flavors.
- Prep1 hr
- Cook45 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Nong's Thai Chicken and Rice (Khao Man Gai), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 23 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 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.
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- 35
- Heart Health
- 39
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 33
- Inflammatory
- 51
- Performance
- 52
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring water to a boil in a large pot. Add chicken, 1 cup ginger, 1 head garlic, sugar, and salt to the pot. Return to a boil, then simmer for 35 minutes. Move the chicken to a plate, cover to keep warm, and set aside.
- 2
Heat coconut oil in a rice cooker or a heavy-bottomed pot. Add 4 pieces chopped ginger, pandan leaves, 1 tablespoon garlic, and shallots; cook and stir until golden and fragrant.
- 3
Add rice to the rice cooker or pot and stir to coat with the oil. Stir in chicken broth; set the rice cooker cycle according to the manufacturer's instructions. If using a pot, bring the chicken broth to a boil, cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- 4
Meanwhile, combine Thai chiles, pickled garlic, fermented soybeans, 1/3 cup ginger, vinegar, and soy sauce in a food processor or blender; pulse until liquefied but not completely smooth.
- 5
Remove the bones from the chicken and discard them. Cut the meat into 1-inch pieces.
- 6
Place the chicken pieces over the cooked rice; top with Thai chile sauce or serve the sauce on the side. Garnish with cilantro and cucumbers.
- Calories 776.14 kcal High 39%
- Protein 45.39 g Good Source 91%
- Carbohydrate 88.01 g 32%
- Total Fat 24.03 g High 31%
- Saturated Fat 4.67 g High 23%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 128.72 mg High 43%
- Sodium 1569.74 mg High 68%
- Dietary Fiber 9.16 g Good Source 33%
- Total Sugars 16.86 g --
- Added Sugars 13.23 g High 26%
- Calcium 68.04 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 0.43 mg Low Source 2%
- Potassium 107.11 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 74.78 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 16.94 mg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Nong's Thai Chicken and Rice (Khao Man Gai) is a Thai dinner recipe made with 17 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 45 mins, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Chicken Broth, Coconut Oil, Cucumber, and Fresh Cilantro. Each serving provides about 776.14 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Nong's Thai Chicken and Rice (Khao Man Gai)?
- It is a Thai recipe made with 17 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Nong's Thai Chicken and Rice (Khao Man Gai) made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Broth, Coconut Oil, Cucumber, Fresh Cilantro, Fresh Ginger. The full list of 17 is above.
- What goes well with Nong's Thai Chicken and Rice (Khao Man Gai)?
- Explore these Thai side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Nong's Thai Chicken and Rice (Khao Man Gai)?
- About 1 hr 45 mins in total: 1 hr to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 776.14 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Nong's Thai Chicken and Rice (Khao Man Gai) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 17 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Nong's Thai Chicken and Rice (Khao Man Gai) healthy?
- Nong's Thai Chicken and Rice (Khao Man Gai) has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 776.14 calories and 45.39 g of protein, or 91% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1569.74 mg (68% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 4.67 g (23% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 13.23 g (26% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Garlic and Onions, 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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