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Gai Pad Prik Pao Recipe (Chicken Chili Paste Stir-Fry)
This gai pad prik pao recipe is an easy Thai chicken chili paste stir-fry with crispy chicken and a mix of healthy vegetables!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 312 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Thai
Ingredients
- oil (for deep-frying)
- 10 ounces chicken (sliced into bite-sized pieces)
- 4 tablespoons tempura flour
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons nam prik pao (Thai chili paste, see notes)
- 0.5 tablespoon white sugar
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1.5 tablespoon light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon water
- 3.5 ounces bell peppers (sliced)
- 5 ounces onion (sliced)
- 0.3 ounces green onions (chopped)
- 2 Chilies (optional, prik chi faa chilies, to taste)
Instructions
DEEP-FRY THE CHICKEN
- Start by cutting your chicken into bite-sized pieces. Pat them dry.
- Coat the chicken pieces with tempura flour.
- Heat oil in a wok or a pot of oil to 350°F (175°C). Carefully lower the battered chicken into the hot oil and fry the chicken until golden and cooked through.
- Drain on a wire rack or on paper towels to remove excess oil.
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STIR-FRY CHICKEN
- Heat a wok or pan over medium heat. Add your garlic and chili paste, frying and stirring constantly until it becomes fragrant.
- Add water, oyster sauce, light soy, and sugar to the pan and continue to stir until all ingredients are well mixed.
- Toss in your prepped vegetables, onions, green onions, bell peppers, and the optional chilies. Coat them with the paste and continue to cook until soft to your liking.
- Add the pre-fried chicken to the wok. Stir thoroughly to coat the chicken in the prik pao paste. Garnish with green onions and remove the dish from heat. Serve asap with rice.
Notes
- Use the nutrition card in this recipe as a guideline.
- You can use cornstarch or any other type of crispy flour if tempura flour is not available.
- Use my homemade Thai chili paste recipe for authentic flavor.
Nutrition Information
Calories
312kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
76mg
(25%)
Sodium
1327mg
(55%)
Potassium
608mg
(17%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
2175IU
(44%)
Vitamin C
137mg
(152%)
Calcium
55mg
(6%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 312
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 312kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 76mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 1327mg | 55% |
| Potassium | 608mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 2175IU | 44% |
| Vitamin C | 137mg | 152% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.