Gai yang is grilled chicken from the Isan region, sold at street stalls throughout Thailand. Its simple marinade of garlic, cilantro and fish sauce highlights the smoky flavor of the barbecue. It is popular lunch with sticky rice and som tam in rural markets.
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Gai yang thai grilled chicken
Gai yang Thai grilled chicken from Thailand: traditional step-by-step recipe, with chef tips and clear timings.
- thailand
- MAIN COURSES
- Light
- High protein
- easy
20 min
Tiempo de Preparación
4
Servings
Nutrición por ración
- Calories 385 kcal
- Protein 42 g
- Fiber 1 g
- Carbohydrates 8 g
- Fat 20 g
- Sodium 780 mg
Story behind the dish
Preparation
Gai yang Thai grilled chicken is a Thai preparation with easy difficulty. Reserve about 45 minutes in total (20 for mise en place and preparation, 25 for cooking). Follow the 6 phases in order: each step indicates what to do, what to observe and, when applicable, the time or level of fire.
Before you start
- Have ready: 1 whole 1.2kg chicken, cut in half.
- Have ready: 4 cloves of garlic.
- Have ready: 3 cm of ginger.
- Have ready: 2 tablespoons of fish sauce.
- Have ready: 1 tablespoon of palm sugar.
- Salt, oil and spices measured and within reach.
- Clean utensils, board and clear work surface.
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Crush garlic
Crush garlic, ginger, fish sauce, sugar and spices into a paste.
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Rub the chicken with the marinade inside and out; rest 30 minutes
Rub the chicken with the marinade inside and out; rest 30 minutes. Resting time is not optional: it improves texture, hydrates fibers and balances flavors.
Resting time is not optional: it improves texture, hydrates fibers and balances flavors
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Grill on medium-low grill 20-25 minutes
Grill on a medium-low grill for 20-25 minutes, turning for even browning. Look for a uniform golden color; The seal concentrates flavor and prevents it from releasing too much liquid later.
Look for a uniform golden color; The seal concentrates flavor and prevents it from releasing too much liquid later
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The skin should be crispy and the meat should be juicy on the thighs and breast.
The skin should be crispy and the meat juicy on the thighs and breast.
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Let it rest for 5 minutes and roughly chop it street style.
Let it rest for 5 minutes and roughly chop it street style. Resting time is not optional: it improves texture, hydrates fibers and balances flavors.
Resting time is not optional: it improves texture, hydrates fibers and balances flavors
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Serve with nam jim sauce
Serve with nam jim sauce, glutinous rice, cucumber and lime.
Chef's tips
- Test for salt and doneness before serving; the last adjustment makes the difference.
- Use fresh and seasonal ingredients: the quality of the product is noticeable in the final result.
Variations
- Vegetarian version replacing the meat with sautéed mushrooms or cooked legumes.
- Version with seasonal white fish instead of the main fish.
- Version with whole wheat pasta or brown rice for greater fiber content.
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