Thai Grilled Chicken (Gai Yang)

Name: Thai Grilled Chicken (Gai Yang)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 16 min
Yield: 5
Ingredients: 2 lb / 1 kg chicken thigh fillets (skinless, boneless) (Note 1); Marinade:; 1 large lemongrass stalk , white part only very finely chopped (about 2 tbsp) (Note 2); 6 cloves garlic , minced; 2 tbsp lime juice; 2 tsp finely chopped red chili (optional but recommended); 3 tbsp fish sauce; 2 tbsp Chinese cooking wine , sherry or sake (Japanese cooking wine) (Note 4); 1 tsp sesame oil (optional); 3 tbsp brown sugar or palm sugar; 2 tbsp honey (or 1 tbsp brown sugar); 1/2 tbsp black pepper (adjust to taste - this adds spiciness); To Serve:; Lime wedges; Red chili , finely sliced (optional); Cilantro / coriander leaves (optional)

Prep 10m

Cook 6m

Total 16m

This Thai Grilled Chicken, also known as Gai Yang, is marinated in a flavorful mixture of lemongrass, garlic, lime juice, chili, fish sauce, and other ingredients, then grilled to perfection. Serve with lime wedges and optional red chili and cilantro for a burst of fresh and spicy flavor.

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(Servings: 5)

2 lb / 1 kg chicken thigh fillets (skinless, boneless) (Note 1)

1 large lemongrass stalk , white part only very finely chopped (about 2 tbsp) (Note 2)

6 cloves garlic , minced

2 tsp finely chopped red chili (optional but recommended)

2 tbsp Chinese cooking wine , sherry or sake (Japanese cooking wine) (Note 4)

1 tsp sesame oil (optional)

3 tbsp brown sugar or palm sugar

2 tbsp honey (or 1 tbsp brown sugar)

1/2 tbsp black pepper (adjust to taste - this adds spiciness)

Red chili , finely sliced (optional)

Cilantro / coriander leaves (optional)

Nutrition Facts

Calories

612kcal

30%
Fat

35g

1%
Saturated Fat

9g

0%
Carbohydrates

21g

1%
Fiber

0g

0%
Sugar

16g

0%
Protein

50g

2%
Cholesterol

217mg

10%
Sodium

1,044mg

52%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Notes

1. This recipe can be made with any cut of chicken, just adjust the cooking time to suit. If using chicken breast, I recommend adding 1 tbsp of oil to the marinade to help with the caramelisation.

2. Lemongrass is readily available in supermarkets in Australia (Coles, Woolworths, Harris Farms). Peel the outer green layers off to expose the white part at the bottom of the stalk. Only use the white / very pale green parts - the other parts are tough and "reed" like.

3. This can also be baked in the oven at 180C/350F for around 35 to 40 minutes, depending on the size of your fillets. Turn once and baste at least once (preferably twice) using the remaining Marinade.

4. The cooking wine is an important ingredient in this so I really urge you to use it if you can. But if you cannot, then use chicken broth.

Thai Grilled Chicken (Gai Yang)

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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