Gai Yang (Thai Grilled Chicken)

Gai Yang (Thai Grilled Chicken)

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Thai · 165 min · Chicken · keto, low-carb, high-protein

364 cal 38g protein 8g carbs 20g fat per serving · estimated

Ingredients

scaled from 4 servings
  • 1 lb chicken thighs, bone-in
  • 1/4 cup cilantro roots and stems
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 tsp white peppercorns
  • 1 1/2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp palm sugar
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/4 cup coconut milk

Method (tap to check — screen stays awake)

  1. Pound the cilantro roots, garlic, and white peppercorns into a paste in a mortar.
  2. Mix the paste with fish sauce, oyster sauce, palm sugar, turmeric, and coconut milk to make a marinade.
  3. Coat the chicken thighs and marinate at least 2 hours, or overnight for best flavor.
  4. Heat a grill to medium (about 375F) and grill the chicken skin-side down first.
  5. Grill 18 to 20 minutes total, turning often, until charred and the internal temperature reaches 175F.
  6. Rest 5 minutes and serve with sticky rice and a jaew or sweet chili dipping sauce.

Nutrition figures are estimates. Verify allergens on every ingredient label before cooking.

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