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Authentic Thai Ginger Chicken Recipe (Gai Pad King)
Make this Thai ginger chicken recipe (gai pad king) in one pan in just 20 minutes! A healthy stir fry with tender chicken and bold, delicious sauce.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 1
Calories: 707 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Thai
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 Chilies (chopped, add to taste)
- 7 ounces chicken (thinly sliced, breast or thighs)
- 1.8 ounce ginger (thinly sliced)
- 0.7 ounces dried cloud ear mushrooms
- 1/2 cup green onions (chopped into 1-inch sized pieces)
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1/2 tablespoon white sugar
- 1/2 tablespoon soybean paste
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/2 tablespoon Golden Mountain Sauce
Instructions
- Place a pan on medium-high heat and add oil. Stir-fry the minced garlic and sliced chilies in the pan until they become fragrant, about 20 seconds.
- Add the chicken slices to the pan. Continue to stir-fry until the chicken is fully cooked.
- Add white sugar, soybean paste, golden mountain sauce, oyster sauce, and white pepper into the pan. Ensure each piece of chicken is well-coated with the stir-fry sauce.
- Finally, add the ginger, mushrooms, and green onions to the pan. Toss everything together to mix well. Serve hot and enjoy!
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Notes
- Use the nutrition card in this recipe as a guideline.
- Serve with jasmine rice or noodles.
- Customize with your favorite protein / vegetables.
Nutrition Information
Calories
707kcal
(35%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
31g
(62%)
Fat
50g
(77%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
13g
Monounsaturated Fat
26g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
101mg
(34%)
Sodium
806mg
(34%)
Potassium
1074mg
(31%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
17g
(34%)
Vitamin A
1973IU
(39%)
Vitamin C
210mg
(233%)
Calcium
97mg
(10%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 707
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 707kcal | 35% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 50g | 77% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 13g | 76% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 26g | 130% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 101mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 806mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 1074mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 1973IU | 39% |
| Vitamin C | 210mg | 233% |
| Calcium | 97mg | 10% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.