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Gai Yang (Thai Grilled Chicken)
Learn how to make Thai grilled chicken with this easy gai yang recipe. Perfect for a healthy dinner with rice or summer BBQ!
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 30 min
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
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- 3 chicken legs (bone-in skin-on)
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 coriander root
- ½ tsp white peppercorns
- ⅓ cup water
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- ⅛ tsp dark soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp oil
Instructions
- 1
Pound garlic, coriander roots, and white pepper into a rough paste using a mortar and pestle.
- 2
In a bowl, mix the paste with oil, water, sauces, and sugar until well combined and the sugar dissolves.
- 3
Add the chicken and coat evenly. Cover and marinate in the fridge for at least a few hours, or overnight for best flavor.
- 4
Brush the grill with oil to prevent sticking and grill the chicken over low-medium heat. Turn occasionally until charred and fully cooked.