Pad Prik Haeng Recipe (Thai Spicy Crispy Chicken)

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    2 people

  • Calories

    583 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Thai

Pad Prik Haeng Recipe (Thai Spicy Crispy Chicken)

Pad prik haeng is a Thai spicy crispy chicken stir fry recipe with fried chicken and chilies, ready in under 30 minutes for a quick and flavorful dish.

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Ingredients

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  • 1 tbsp oil plus extra as needed for deep-frying
  • 2 1/2 cups or 1 lb chicken breast or thighs bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 cup tempura flour or cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup dried chilies to taste
  • 5 kaffir lime leaves stems removed
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried chili flakes to taste
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 1/2 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp palm sugar
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Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix the chicken with salt and your preferred crispy flour (e.g. tempura flour). Use your hands to coat the chicken.
  2. Quickly fry the dried chilies in a wok with hot oil for about 10 seconds, then remove them using a spider strainer.
  3. Fry the kaffir lime leaves in the same oil for 10 seconds.
  4. Fry the coated chicken pieces until they are golden and crisp. Keep them separated while frying to avoid sticking, and allow excess oil to drain off before adding them to the stir-fry later.
  5. In a separate wok, heat a tablespoon of oil and sauté the garlic and dried chili flakes until golden.
  6. Add water, oyster sauce, light soy sauce, and palm sugar to the wok. Stir continuously until the sugar dissolves and the spicy sauce thickens into a sticky, bubbly consistency.
  7. Add the fried chilies, kaffir lime leaves, and fried chicken pieces to the sauce. Stir well to coat everything evenly, and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use the nutrition card in this recipe as a guideline. 
  • This recipe works with any protein - chicken, beef, pork, tofu, you name it!
  • Adjust dried chilies and red chili flakes to your personal spice-level.
  • Use a neutral oil with high smoke point.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 583kcal (29%) Carbohydrates 32g (11%) Protein 37g (74%) Fat 35g (54%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 9g Monounsaturated Fat 15g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 130mg (43%) Sodium 1760mg (73%) Potassium 936mg (27%) Fiber 9g (36%) Sugar 19g (38%) Vitamin A 8225IU (165%) Vitamin C 13mg (14%) Calcium 47mg (5%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 583 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 583kcal 29%
Carbohydrates 32g 11%
Protein 37g 74%
Fat 35g 54%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9g 53%
Monounsaturated Fat 15g 75%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 130mg 43%
Sodium 1760mg 73%
Potassium 936mg 20%
Fiber 9g 36%
Sugar 19g 38%
Vitamin A 8225IU 165%
Vitamin C 13mg 14%
Calcium 47mg 5%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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