Thai Breakfast Gai Pad Pongali
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Thai Breakfast Gai Pad Pongali

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serves 2

Thai Breakfast Gai Pad Pongali is a vibrant savoury breakfast dish with tender chicken, aromatic curry paste, and fluffy rice topped with egg.

It is warming, protein-rich, and full of punchy flavour — ideal when you want something beyond the usual breakfast routine.

Breakfast
10 mins prep15 mins cook25 mins total

  1. Heat oil in a wok or pan over high heat.

  2. Stir-fry onion and garlic for 30–45 seconds until fragrant.

  3. Add chicken and cook until lightly golden and fully cooked through.

  4. Stir in yellow curry paste and cook briefly to release aroma.

  5. Add cooked rice and toss well to coat evenly.

  6. Season with fish sauce, soy sauce, and a little sugar if needed.

  7. Cook eggs separately (fried or scrambled).

  8. Serve rice topped with egg, spring onion, and lime wedges.

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