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Gai Yang (Isaan Grilled Chicken)

Gai Yang (Isaan Grilled Chicken)

Thai
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27 minutes
4 people
Easy≤30 min & ≤6 steps

27 min · 4 steps

Easy: ≤30 min and ≤6 steps

300 kcalper person
Protein 33g
Carbs 6g
Fats 15g

About this dish

Chicken thigh marinated in garlic, coriander root and fish sauce, threaded onto skewers and grilled hard until charred at the edges and juicy within.

Allergy Info

Fish

Diet Info

Meat

Ingredients

Fresh Produce

  • Garlic clovescrushed4
  • Coriander rootfinely chopped2
  • Lime juice1 tbsp
  • Limescut into wedges, to serve1

Meat & Poultry

  • Chicken Thighsboneless, skinless, cut into thick strips600 g

Dried Goods

  • Palm sugar1 tbsp

Spices & Seasonings

  • White pepper1 tsp

Oils & Condiments

  • Fish sauce2 tbsp
  • Vegetable Oil2 tbsp

Utensils

  • Griddle pan
  • Bamboo skewers
  • Chopping board
  • Sharp knife
  • Mixing bowl
  • Meat thermometer
  • Tongs

Method

1

Crush the garlic and finely chop the coriander root, then whisk together with the fish sauce, palm sugar, white pepper, lime juice and oil in a mixing bowl to make the marinade.

Approx. 5 minutes
2

Cut the chicken thighs into thick strips, toss in the marinade and thread onto the bamboo skewers.

Approx. 9 minutes
3

Heat a griddle pan over high heat and grill the skewers for 5 minutes per side, basting with any remaining marinade, until charred and the chicken reaches 74°C on a meat thermometer.

Approx. 10 minutes
4

Rest for 3 minutes, then serve with the lime wedges.

Approx. 3 minutes