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Thai Marinated Grilled Chicken

Cultural Context

Thai Marinated Grilled Chicken, or Gai Yang, has its roots in Thailand's vibrant street food culture. Traditionally, this dish is enjoyed during festive gatherings and family meals, showcasing the balance of savory, sweet, and spicy flavors that Thai cuisine is known for. Today, it has gained popularity worldwide, often served in restaurants and at barbecues, reflecting the global love for Thai flavors.

ThaiTHmain
60 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
3 lbs chicken breast
2 Tbsp chopped garlic
2 Tbsp chopped fresh ginger
4 Tbsp soy sauce
2 Tbsp sugar
2 Tbsp vegetable oil
2 Tsp black pepper
2 large mangoes
2 Tbsp fish sauce
6 Tbsp sugar
6 Tbsp lime juice
4 Tbsp chopped cilantro
4 Tbsp chopped mint
1 medium red pepper
1 small red onion
4 Tbsp chopped peanuts
6 Tbsp cashews

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce + Worcestershire

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Soy sauce is easier to find and offers a similar umami flavor.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar provides a lower glycemic index.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: pork

Tofu is a great vegetarian alternative, while pork is often less expensive.

1

Prepare the marinade by mixing soy sauce, sugar, vegetable oil, black pepper, garlic, and ginger in a bowl.

2

Add the chicken breast to the marinade and let it sit for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.

3

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.

4

Remove chicken from the marinade and let excess drip off.

5

Grill the chicken for about 6-8 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and juices run clear.

6

While the chicken is grilling, prepare the mango salad by combining diced mangoes, fish sauce, sugar, lime juice, chopped cilantro, chopped mint, diced red pepper, diced red onion, chopped peanuts, and cashews in a bowl.

7

Toss the salad well and serve it alongside the grilled chicken.

Cooking Techniques

marinatinggrilling

Equipment Needed

grillmixing bowl

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

soyfish

Also Known As

Gai YangThai Grilled Chicken

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