Khao man gai calories
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Poached chicken on rice cooked in chicken fat, garlic and stock, served with a ginger, chili and fermented soybean sauce and a small bowl of soup.
Quick answer
A typical serving of Khao man gai (1 plate with poached chicken, chicken-fat rice, sauce and soup) has about 600 kcal. Most servings fall between 500 and 750 kcal, depending on the portion and the recipe.
- Calories
- 600 kcal
- Protein
- 24 g
- Carbs
- 64 g
- Fat
- 27 g
Nutrition facts per serving
Serving: 1 plate with poached chicken, chicken-fat rice, sauce and soup, about 300 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | Share of calories |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 600 kcal | 100% |
| Protein | 24 g | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 64 g | 43% |
| Fat | 27 g | 41% |
Calories in common versions
| Version | Typical calories |
|---|---|
| Fried chicken (khao man gai tod) | 700 kcal |
| Half poached, half fried (khao man gai pon) | 650 kcal |
| Special plate with extra chicken (phiset) | 720 kcal |
What drives the calories
- The rice is cooked with chicken fat and garlic, so it has more fat than plain rice.
- Most stalls serve the chicken with the skin on, and the skin adds fat.
- The fermented soybean sauce (nam jim) contains sugar.
How to make it lighter
- Ask for plain steamed rice (khao suay) instead of chicken-fat rice.
- Remove the chicken skin before you eat.
- Use a small amount of the sauce.
How to log Khao man gai in Nibbs
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Khao man gai calorie questions
How many calories are in khao man gai?
A typical plate of khao man gai has about 600 kcal. Most plates fall between 500 and 750 kcal. The fried chicken version (khao man gai tod) has about 700 kcal.
Is khao man gai the same as Hainanese chicken rice?
Yes. Khao man gai is the Thai version of Hainanese chicken rice. It comes with a fermented soybean, chili, garlic and ginger sauce, and its calories are similar.
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