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Gai tod

From the video “Southern Thai Fried Chicken Recipe - Gai Tod Hat Yai | Thai Girl in the Kitchen” by Thai Girl in the Kitchen. RecipesMD is not affiliated with Thai Girl in the Kitchen. Steps are in our own words.

Machine-read from the video · not yet checked by a personMediumFine for a weeknight
Not spicy
Total time
~5 min
est.
Serves
~4
est.
Cost
~$3.16*
per serving, Ontario (~2 portions assumed)save ~$13.84* vs ordering out
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients
14

Ingredients

  • No pork

May contain gluten, soy

Read from the ingredient list. Check packaging if you have an allergy.

The video doesn’t say how many this serves, so amounts are shown as made in the video.

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$6.32*for the batch in the video
~$3.16*per serving

You save about ~$13.84* per serving (81% less*) than ordering it out — ~$27.68* for ~2 portions.

Order out = a typical Ontario Southeast Asian restaurant plate, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

3 ingredients priced from Ontario averages · 6 predicted from typical costs · not priced: chicken legs and wings, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, white peppercorns, shallots, rice flour

* Estimate, not a quote: predicted from the ingredient list: 3 line(s) priced from Ontario averages, the rest filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 2 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario Southeast Asian restaurant plate at ~$17, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

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Nutrition & health

Not estimated: no amount for the main ingredient (chicken legs and wings).

Equipment

  • pan
  • mortar and pestle
  • mixing bowl
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • paper towels
  • skimmer spoon
  • tongs

What the video didn’t say

  • Servings not stated.
  • Total cooking time not stated.
  • Exact oil temperature not specified beyond medium-low heat.
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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Gai tod

What makes Thai Girl in the Kitchen's Gai tod recipe and technique special?

Thai Girl in the Kitchen's take on Gai tod focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing Thai & Southeast Asian flavors with an estimated under 30 minutes total preparation time. Crucial step: Oil too hot burns coating before chicken cooks through. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Gai tod at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Gai tod recipe costs approximately economical home-cooked pricing per serving (yielding 2 to 4 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Gai tod ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Gai tod can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in Thai Girl in the Kitchen's Gai tod?

This recipe utilizes approximately 14 ingredients across 13 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Gai tod?

The official cooking video by Thai Girl in the Kitchen is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.