31min 4 ppl
Khao Mok Gai (Thai Chicken Biryani)
48 minutes
4 people
Medium31–60 min or 7–12 steps
48 min · 7 steps
Medium: 31–60 min or 7–12 steps
560 kcalper person
Protein 34g
Carbs 58g
Fats 20g
About this dish
Thailand's turmeric-gold answer to biryani, chicken thighs braised right in with the rice until both are done together, served with a sharp cucumber relish to cut the richness.
Allergy Info
Celery
Diet Info
Meat
Ingredients
Fresh Produce
- Garlic clovescrushed4
- Gingergrated15 g
- Cucumberthinly sliced1
- Fresh Corianderroughly chopped, to serve10 g
Meat & Poultry
- Chicken Thighsboneless, skinless600 g
Tins & Jars
- Coconut Milk200 ml
- Chicken stock400 ml
Dried Goods
- Jasmine ricerinsed300 g
- Crispy fried shallotsto serve15 g
- Sugar1 tbsp
Spices & Seasonings
- Ground Turmericdivided2 tsp
- Curry Powder1 tbsp
- Cinnamon Stick1
- Star anise2
- Chilli flakes1 tsp
Oils & Condiments
- Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
- Rice vinegar2 tbsp
Utensils
- Meat thermometer
- Large saucepan
- Mixing bowl
- Chopping board
- Sharp knife
Method
1
Combine half the turmeric, the curry powder, garlic, ginger and coconut milk in a bowl, add the chicken thighs and turn to coat, then marinate for 15 minutes.
Approx. 15 minutes
2
Heat the vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat and brown the chicken for 6 minutes, then remove and set aside.
Approx. 6 minutes
3
Add the rinsed rice, remaining turmeric, cinnamon stick and star anise to the pan and stir for 1 minute to coat the grains.
Approx. 1 minute
4
Pour in the chicken stock, return the chicken to the pan, bring to the boil, then cover and cook on low heat for 18 minutes until the liquid is absorbed and the chicken reaches 74°C on a meat thermometer.
Approx. 18 minutes
5
Meanwhile, combine the cucumber, rice vinegar, sugar and chilli flakes in a bowl to make the relish.
Approx. 3 minutes
6
Fluff the rice, slice the chicken and divide between four plates.
Approx. 3 minutes
7
Top with crispy fried shallots and coriander, and serve with the cucumber relish.
Approx. 2 minutes
