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How to Make Spicy Mixed Rice with Chicken: Easy Recipe and Tips for Delicious Flavor Without Relying on Famous Restaurants

Food09 Dec 2025 15:06 GMT+7

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How to Make Spicy Mixed Rice with Chicken: Easy Recipe and Tips for Delicious Flavor Without Relying on Famous Restaurants

Spicy Mixed Rice with Chicken (Khao Yam Gai Saep) This single-dish meal is popular among Thai people for its bold, spicy, sour, salty flavors balanced with a slight sweetness for harmony. Paired with hot steamed rice, it’s equally delicious and flavorful. This article by Thairath Online shares what goes into spicy mixed rice with chicken, along with an easy recipe and tips that anyone can follow.

What are the ingredients in Spicy Mixed Rice with Chicken?

Spicy Mixed Rice with Chicken (Spicy Mixed Rice with Chicken or Thai Spicy Chicken Salad with Rice) is a bold-flavored single-dish meal loved by many. It uses just a few main ingredients as follows:

  • Steamed rice
  • Chicken meat (either breast or thigh)
  • Fresh vegetables such as lettuce, cucumber, green onion, and coriander
  • Spicy sauce ingredients like chili powder, fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar
  • Toasted rice powder
  • Sliced shallots

How to make Spicy Mixed Rice with Chicken at home: an easy recipe

Ingredients for Spicy Mixed Rice with Chicken

  • 500 grams of chicken
  • 100 grams of crispy frying batter
  • 1 cup of steamed rice
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1–2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons toasted rice powder
  • Sliced shallots
  • Green onions and coriander
  • Mint leaves
  • Fresh vegetables as desired
  • Cold water

How to prepare Spicy Mixed Rice with Chicken
1. Mix the prepared chicken with crispy frying batter and cold water, stirring well so the batter coats the chicken evenly.
2. Heat a pan over medium heat and fry the chicken until it is golden and crispy all over. Then set aside to drain excess oil.
3. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
4. Mix fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar until dissolved. Add toasted rice powder and chili powder. Taste and adjust until the desired flavor is achieved.
5. Add the chicken, coriander, green onions, and shallots to the sauce and mix well.
6. Sprinkle with mint leaves for aroma and serve with fresh vegetables and steamed rice.

Calorie count for Spicy Mixed Rice with Chicken

Spicy Mixed Rice with Chicken is a highly nutritious dish containing protein, carbohydrates, fats, and vitamins from fresh vegetable accompaniments. One serving provides approximately 350–600 calories, depending on the chicken portion and rice amount used.

Tips for making delicious Spicy Mixed Rice with Chicken

How to make Spicy Mixed Rice with Chicken deliciously and easily, with these tips:

  • Use chicken breast instead of other parts to control calorie intake and weight.
  • Use freshly toasted rice powder to enhance fragrance better than usual.
  • Soak fresh vegetables in cold water to keep them crisp, fresh, and more appetizing.
  • Mix the batter with very cold water to increase the crispiness of the fried chicken.

Spicy Mixed Rice with Chicken is an easy dish to prepare with just a few ingredients and steps. For those who enjoybold-flavored foodor are practicing simple recipes, this dish is an interesting option.

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