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Khao Mok Gai
Thai Muslim chicken biryani cooks turmeric-spiced rice and chicken together, then finishes with fried shallots, cucumber, and a tart green sauce.
Hard⏱️ 1 hr 25 min📖 1 min readServes 5~560 kcal🇹🇭 Thai🌍 Full translation
30 min prep 55 min cook
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Timeline
Total 1 h 25 min- Prep30 min
- Cooking55 min
Ingredients
5 servings
Quick:
For serving
- 1 Cucumber
For the green sauce
- 0.3 bunch Cilantro
- 0.3 bunch Mint
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Lime juice
- 1 Green pepper
- 900 g Chicken thighs
- 2 cup(~400 ml) Basmati rice
- 0.5 cup(~100 ml) Yogurt
- 2 Onions
- 4 clove Garlic
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Ginger
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Turmeric
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) Curry powder
- 1 Cinnamon stick
- 4 Cardamom pods
- 4 Cloves
- 3 cup(~600 ml) Chicken stock
- 4 tbsp(~60 ml) Vegetable oil
- 1.5 dessert spoon(~15 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Rinse the rice, soak it in warm water for 20 minutes, then drain.
20 min20:00 - 2
Rub the chicken thighs with yogurt, garlic, ginger, turmeric, curry powder, and half the salt.
- 3
Thinly slice the onions, fry them in half the oil for 8 minutes until lightly browned, and reserve some for serving.
8 min08:00 - 4
Sear the chicken in the remaining oil for 8 minutes, then add the cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves.
8 min08:00 - 5
Add the rice and chicken stock to the pot, add the remaining salt, and cover.
- 6
Cook the pilaf over low heat for 32 minutes, until the chicken and rice are tender.
32 min32:00 - 7
Pound the cilantro, mint, lime juice, and green pepper into a tangy green sauce.
- 8
Rest the pilaf for 7 minutes, then serve with fried onions, cucumber, and green sauce.
7 min07:00
💡 Tip: After adding the rice over the chicken, do not stir; steam opens the grains while the chicken broth rises slowly from below.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve khao mok gai hot with cucumber, fried shallots, and a lime-forward green sauce.
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- Iron
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~560
kcal calories
34
g protein
66
g carbs
18
g fat
Protein 24%Carbs 47%Fat 29%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Milk
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Khao Mok Gai make?
This recipe serves 5.How long does Khao Mok Gai take?
Prep 30 minutes, cooking 55 minutes; 85 minutes in total.Is Khao Mok Gai difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Khao Mok Gai have?
Approximately 560 kcal per serving. Protein: 34g, carbs: 66g, fat: 18g.Which allergens does Khao Mok Gai contain?
This recipe contains Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Khao Mok Gai belong to?
This recipe belongs to Thai cuisine.How many ingredients does Khao Mok Gai need?
This recipe needs 19 ingredients.
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