Description
This Grilled Marinated Thai Chicken, also known as Gai Yang, is a flavorful and aromatic dish that is perfect for a barbecue or a quick weeknight meal. The chicken is marinated in a mixture of lemongrass, garlic, lime juice, fish sauce, and other Thai-inspired ingredients, resulting in juicy and tender chicken with a delicious caramelized exterior.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 2 lb / 1 kg chicken thigh fillets (skinless, boneless)
Marinade:
- 1 large lemongrass stalk, white part only very finely chopped
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tsp finely chopped red chili
- 3 tbsp fish sauce
- 2 tbsp Chinese cooking wine, sherry or sake
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 3 tbsp brown sugar or palm sugar
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1/2 tbsp black pepper
To Serve:
- Lime wedges
- Red chili, finely sliced
- Cilantro/coriander leaves
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Place Marinade ingredients in a large ziplock bag and massage to mix. Add the chicken, massage to coat, and marinate for a minimum of 3 hours, preferably overnight.
- Cook the Chicken: Remove chicken from the marinade, discard the marinade, and grill for about 3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Serve: Rest the chicken before serving with lime wedges and garnishes.
Notes
- This recipe can be made with any cut of chicken, adjusting the cooking time accordingly.
- Peel outer layers of lemongrass to use only the white/pale green parts.
- If baking, baste the chicken with the remaining marinade.
- Cooking wine is recommended, but chicken broth can be a substitute.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
