Name: Thai Ginger Chicken (Gai Pad King)
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into thin strips; 3 cloves garlic, sliced; 1 cup wood ear mushrooms, soaked and chopped; ¾ cup ginger, peeled and cut into matchsticks; ½ cup white onion, thinly sliced; ¼ cup scallions, sliced; 4 red birds eye chili, halved; 2 tbsp oyster sauce; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp fish sauce; 1 tbsp Thai soy bean paste; 2 tsp sugar; Ground black pepper to taste; Canola oil for pan; Steamed jasmine rice for serving

1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into thin strips

1 cup wood ear mushrooms, soaked and chopped

¾ cup ginger, peeled and cut into matchsticks

Thai Ginger Chicken (Gai Pad King)

In a small bowl, combine oyster sauce, soy sauce, fish sauce, soy bean paste, sugar, and black pepper. Set aside.

Heat a wok on high. Coat with oil and add garlic.

After a few seconds add chicken and let sit for about one minute.

Stir in the wood ear mushrooms, white onion, and sauce.

Add the rest of the ingredients and cook until the chicken is fully done.

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