Khao man gai (Thai poached chicken rice)
Tender poached chicken on garlicky, ginger rice with a punchy dipping sauce.
- Time1 hr
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £3.27 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Put the chicken in a pan with the ginger and enough water to cover. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 25 minutes until cooked through. Skim off any foam.
25 min - 2
Lift out the chicken and keep warm. Keep the broth.
- 3
Fry the garlic in the oil for 1 minute. Add the washed rice and stir for 1 minute.
- 4
Add 500 ml of the hot broth, cover and cook on the lowest heat for 12 minutes. Leave to stand with the lid on for 10 minutes.
22 min - 5
Mix the tamari, vinegar, chilli, lime juice and sugar for the dipping sauce.
- 6
Slice the chicken from the bone. Serve on the rice with cucumber, spring onion and the sauce.
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