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Thai Pandan Chicken - Gai Haw Bai Toey

You've got to try this aromatic and savory Thai pandan chicken recipe! Gai haw bai toey is a Thai dish of fried chicken wrapped in pandan leaves.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 193 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian , Thai

Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken breast - cut into 2x2 inch (5x5 cm) cube
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh ginger - minced
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar
  • Pandan (screwpine) leaves
  • cooking oil - for frying
  • ½ cup Sweet chili sauce

Instructions

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  1. Wash chicken breast and pat dry with paper towel.
  2. Mix together soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, sugar, ginger and vinegar in a deep bowl. Add the chicken breast to the mixture and mix until all sides are covered. Let it marinate for at least 1 hour. Can also be placed in the fridge overnight covered with plastic wrap.
  3. Wrap each piece in pandan or screwpine leaves using a toothpick to hold them in place.
  4. Place the wrapped chicken on a plate and steam in a steamer for 5 minutes. Take the chicken pieces and place on a kitchen paper towel to remove excess liquids. Reserve the drippings. Fry the wrapped chicken in hot oil until the golden brown.
  5. To make the dipping sauce, in a small bowl, combine and mix the drippings with the sweet chili sauce.
  6. Serve the Pandan Chicken while still warm with the dipping sauce.

Nutrition Information

Calories 193kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 72mg (24%) Sodium 631mg (26%) Potassium 443mg (13%) Fiber 0g (0%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 35IU (1%) Vitamin C 1.3mg (1%) Calcium 14mg (1%) Iron 0.5mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 193

% Daily Value*

Calories 193kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 72mg 24%
Sodium 631mg 26%
Potassium 443mg 9%
Fiber 0g 0%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 35IU 1%
Vitamin C 1.3mg 1%
Calcium 14mg 1%
Iron 0.5mg 3%

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