Thai Ginger Chicken (Gai Pad King) Recipe

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Aug 07, 2011

I don't need to try this recipe to know its right, just wanted to offer some more advice. Try to ensure you buy the freshest ginger you can find, this way it will not be stringy and you will find it very tender and pleasant to eat. We often put in so much ginger it is around 50% of the dish. Both fish sauce and oyster sauce vary greatly from brand to brand, it is worth visiting a chinese supermarket instead of using the brands available in most supermarkets.

—fader

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jan 13, 2011

Flavorful but not well-loved by half of my family. There isn't any sauce which was a bit off-putting, but it worked for this dish.

—Ad-lib Cook

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Dec 08, 2009

Loved this dish. I did change just a couple of things: (1) for vegetables I used one red bell pepper, one yellow bell pepper, snow peas, green onions, and mushrooms; (2) I used extra oyster sauce instead of fish sauce; (3) I did not use extra salt; (4) I cooked the rice separately; (5) I reduced the fresh ginger substantially - ginger is not a subtle flavor and would be too strong if one really used 1/2 a cup. Thanks for the recipe!

—Gwen on the West Coast

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Jan 18, 2011

I thought this was a great ginger chicken recipe. The only change I made was to double both the fish sauce and the oyster sauce after giving it a taste test. Other than that, it was spot on and the family loved it!

—BigQ

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Dec 14, 2010

This dish tasted just like the Pad King I get at our local Thai restaurant - it was amazing! I used beef instead of chicken, about 1/4 c ginger, doubled the oyster sauce and fish sauce, and used about 1 tsp Thai roasted red chili paste. The fresh cilantro adds a nice depth to the dish. The entire dish was wonderful! I will absolutely be making this again!

—ranchwife

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May 09, 2012

We've been eating Thai out a lot lately. I decided to try some at home. This was a great choice. I did not use the full amount of ginger because I did not have that much. I didn't measure it, but I think I added 2-3 tablespoons. A full 1/2 cup would have been overpowering. I, also, did not add the bell pepper because we do not care for them. The chili paste I used was some I got from the Asian market, so I don't know if it was Thai. We really enjoyed the results. It was pretty quick to make and would be great for a weeknight meal. Next time, I may add more vegetables like carrots and broccoli.

—Anne J.

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Apr 04, 2011

WOW! This is one of the best Thai recipes on this website. I've tried plenty, and it's been so difficult to find something that I would eat again. As you can tell, we loved this. Here are the changes we made: -1/3 cup of ginger: be sure to cut it small enough -added one green pepper -doubled the fish sauce, oyster sauce, chili paste, and added a bit more sugar to compensate Enjoy!

—Stephanie

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May 11, 2010

I was looking for a pad thai recipe and liked the combination of ingredients in this one, but made a few substitutions. Instead of using Jasmine rice, I used half of a 227 gram pkg of rice pad thai noodles soaked in hot water for about 10 minutes or until soft. I tossed the noodles and a couple of fistfuls of mung bean sprouts in the wok, at the same time as the vegetables. I couldn't find Thai red chile paste, so I used Thai red curry paste which provided a nice amount of heat to the dish. With the high amount of sodium in both the fish sauce and the oyster sauce, there was no need to add extra salt, so I omitted it. I didn't have any fresh cilantro, but I did top the plates with some peanuts. Delicious, and I'll definitely make this customized version again.

—Dave W.

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Nutrition

Calories
491 kcal
25%

Carbohydrates
68.3 g
22%

Cholesterol
65 mg
22%

Fat
9.9 g
15%

Fiber
2.5 g
10%

Protein
30.2 g
60%

Sodium
473 mg
19%

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

Nutritional Information

Thai Ginger Chicken (Gai Pad King)

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
** Calories: 491
** Calories from Fat: 89

% Daily Value *
** Total Fat 9.9g 15 %
** Saturated Fat 1.9g 10 %
** Cholesterol 65mg 22 %
** Sodium 473mg 19 %
** Potassium 456mg 13 %
** Total Carbohydrates 68.3g 22 %
** Dietary Fiber 2.5g 10 %
** Protein 30.2g 60 %
** Sugars 5.9g
** Vitamin A 31 %
** Vitamin C 95 %
** Calcium 5 %
** Iron 20 %
** Thiamin 11 %
** Niacin 128 %
** Vitamin B6 42 %
** Magnesium 16 %
** Folate 21 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.