Thai Gai Yang Chicken

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4.8

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  • Prep Time

    12 mins

  • Cook Time

    12 mins

  • Marinate Time

    45 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 5 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    585 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Asian, Thai

Thai Gai Yang Chicken

Grilled Thai chicken is tender, spicy, savory, and has an enticing aroma from the fresh lemongrass, red chili, and lime juice marinade.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs

Marinade

  • 2 tbsp lemongrass paste
  • 6 cloves garlic smashed and minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 2 tsp red chili flakes
  • 3 tbsp fish sauce
  • 2 tbsp Chinese cooking wine sherry or sake
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1/2 tsp white pepper

Garnish

  • Lime wedges
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds
  • Red Fresno or Jalapeño chile finely sliced
  • cilantro leaves
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Instructions

  1. Whisk together the marinade ingredients. Add the chicken to a Ziploc bag and pour in marinade. Massage to spread the marinade over all the chicken for at least 45 minutes to 24 hours in the refrigerator. This infuses it with the flavors and helps tenderize the meat.
  2. Get grill to medium high (350°F). Remove chicken from the marinade and set aside.
  3. Cook the chicken for 3-4 minutes each side. Baste with marinade before turning. (SEE NOTES for grilling times).
  4. Remove from grill and allow to rest for a few minutes before garnishing with sesame seeds, fresh chiles, cilantro and serve with lime wedges and steamed rice.

Notes

  • Cooking Times for Grilled Chicken
  • Chicken is considered safe to eat when the internal temperature at the thickest portion reaches 165°F. Because it continues to cook for a couple of minutes as it rests, you can remove it from the heat when the internal temp is 163°F.
  • Here are the approximate cooking times for chicken grilled at 350°F.
  • Boneless thighs: Grill for 4 minutes per side, then check the internal temp.
  • Bone-in thighs: Grill for 6 minutes per side, then check the internal temp.
  • Boneless breasts: Grill for 5 minutes per side, then check the internal temp.
  • Bone-in breasts: Grill for 7 minutes per side, then check the internal temp.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 585kcal (29%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 38g (76%) Fat 39g (60%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 222mg (74%) Sodium 1154mg (48%) Potassium 584mg (17%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 15g (30%) Vitamin A 479IU (10%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 50mg (5%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 585 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 585kcal 29%
Carbohydrates 19g 6%
Protein 38g 76%
Fat 39g 60%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 222mg 74%
Sodium 1154mg 48%
Potassium 584mg 12%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 15g 30%
Vitamin A 479IU 10%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 50mg 5%
Iron 2mg 11%

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

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