21min 4 ppl
Gai Hor Bai Toey (Pandan Chicken)
44 minutes
4 people
Medium31–60 min or 7–12 steps
44 min · 8 steps
Medium: 31–60 min or 7–12 steps
260 kcalper person
Protein 22g
Carbs 6g
Fats 16g
About this dish
Chicken marinated in garlic, coriander root and sesame oil is wrapped in fragrant pandan leaves and deep-fried until the leaves crisp and perfume the meat inside. A classic Thai party starter, served with a sharp lime dip.
Allergy Info
Gluten, Soya, Sesame, Molluscs
Diet Info
Meat
Ingredients
Fresh Produce
- Pandan leaveswashed20
- Garlic clovesfinely chopped3
- Coriander rootfinely chopped1 tbsp
- Red Chillifinely sliced1
Meat & Poultry
- Chicken Thighsboneless, skinless, cut into 3cm pieces500 g
Dried Goods
- Sugar1 tbsp
Spices & Seasonings
- White pepper0.5 tsp
Oils & Condiments
- Oyster sauce2 tbsp
- Light soy sauce1 tbsp
- Sesame Oil1 tbsp
- Vegetable Oilfor deep-frying1 l
- Rice vinegar2 tbsp
Utensils
- Chopping board
- Sharp knife
- Mixing bowl
- Wok
- Meat thermometer
- Slotted spoon
Method
1
Cut the chicken into 3cm pieces and finely chop the garlic and coriander root.
Approx. 6 minutes
2
In a bowl, combine the chicken, garlic, coriander root, oyster sauce, light soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar and white pepper, and leave to marinate for 20 minutes while you prepare the pandan leaves.
Approx. 5 minutes
3
Rinse the pandan leaves and pat dry.
Approx. 3 minutes
4
Wrap each piece of marinated chicken in a pandan leaf, folding and tucking the end to secure it, to make about 20 parcels.
Approx. 12 minutes
5
Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large saucepan to 170°C.
Approx. 3 minutes
6
Fry the parcels in batches for 6 minutes per batch, turning once, until the chicken inside reaches 74°C on a meat thermometer and the leaves are fragrant and lightly crisp.
Approx. 10 minutes
7
Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towel.
Approx. 2 minutes
8
For the dip, stir together the rice vinegar, sliced chilli and a pinch of sugar in a small bowl. Serve the parcels hot, with the dip alongside.
Approx. 3 minutes
