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Thai Grilled Chicken (Gai Yang)

TIME

2 h 30 min

DIFFICULTY

Easy

SERVINGS

4

CALORIES

343 kcal

CARBS

8 g

PROTEIN

47 g

FAT

13 g

Z Thai Grilled Chicken (Gai Yang)

About this recipe

Thai Grilled Chicken, or Gai Yang, features tender chicken thighs marinated with lemongrass, garlic, coriander, white pepper, fish sauce, soy sauce, and a touch of sugar. Grilling gives the chicken a savory, aromatic flavor with lightly charred edges.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT

High in protein Aromatic Thai-style marinade Juicy chicken with smoky grilled flavor

Ingredients

  • 2 lb (907 g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 tsp white peppercorns
  • 2 tsp coriander seeds
  • 1 stalk lemongrass, tender inner part finely chopped
  • 5 garlic cloves
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp neutral cooking oil
  • 2 tbsp water

Preparation

  1. Toast the coriander seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 1–2 minutes, until fragrant. Allow them to cool slightly.
  2. Grind the toasted coriander seeds and white peppercorns into a fine powder using a mortar and pestle or spice grinder.
  3. Add the lemongrass and garlic and pound or process until a coarse aromatic paste forms.
  4. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and stir in the fish sauce, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, brown sugar, oil, and water.
  5. Add the chicken thighs and coat them thoroughly with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  6. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and allow excess marinade to drip off.
  7. Grill the chicken for about 6–8 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and lightly charred.
  8. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Tips

  • Marinating the chicken for 2–4 hours gives the best flavor.
  • Do not grill over excessively high heat because the sugar in the marinade can burn.
  • Let the chicken rest before slicing to help retain its juices.

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