Thai Grilled Chicken (Gai Yahng) Recipe

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Thai Grilled Chicken (Gai Yahng)
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Ingredients
13
Count
Nutrition
752
Calories
Total time
150
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. To make pesto, crush or grind the peppercorns with a mortar and pestle or in a spice or pepper grinder (empty grinder first, then pour in the measured peppercorns and grind until empty). Combine pepper, cilantro, and garlic and work into a smooth paste with a mortar and pestle or in a food processor. Add a little oil or water if needed to facilitate the grinding.
  2. To make sauce, combine sugar, water, vinegar, garlic, and salt in a small, non-reactive saucepan. Bring to a rolling boil over medium heat (Beware of the fumes! It will taste much, much better than it smells at this stage-vinegar fumes will make your nose itch and eyes water!). Stir to dissolve sugar and reduce heat to low. Simmer until slightly reduced and thickened to a light syrup consistency, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in chili-garlic sauce. Cool to room temperature; if not using right away, transfer to a jar and seal tightly (can be stored at room temp for 2-3 days).
  3. In a 1-gallon ziplock bag, combine 1/3 cup of the pesto (save remainder for another use), the soy sauce and the salt, if desired. Add chicken pieces and shake until coated. Cover and chill 1-2 hours, turning over now and then.
  4. Prepare a hot coal fire or preheat a gas grill. Arrange chicken on grill and cook for about 45 minutes-1 hour (depending on size of pieces), turning now and then to cook evenly.
  5. When chicken is done, transfer to a platter and serve with the sauce and some rice.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 752 Kcal (3148 kJ)
Calories from fat 417.34 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 46.37g 71%
Cholesterol 272.81mg 91%
Sodium 1405.02mg 59%
Potassium 625.06mg 13%
Total Carbs 23.63g 8%
Sugars 20.06g 80%
Dietary Fiber 0.3g 1%
Protein 55.62g 111%
Vitamin C 11.9mg 20%
Iron 3.3mg 18%
Calcium 54.4mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 196.36 Kcal (822 kJ)
Calories from fat 108.98 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.11g 71%
Cholesterol 71.24mg 91%
Sodium 366.88mg 59%
Potassium 163.22mg 13%
Total Carbs 6.17g 8%
Sugars 5.24g 80%
Dietary Fiber 0.08g 1%
Protein 14.52g 111%
Vitamin C 3.1mg 20%
Iron 0.9mg 18%
Calcium 14.2mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 18.8
    Points
  • 20
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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