Cookbook:Thai Grilled Chicken

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Grilled Chicken Breasts

This marinade is also great as a sauce for beef stir-fry, a marinade for pork chops, or just a dipping sauce.

Variation I

Ingredients

For 4 servings:

• 2 Thai bird chiles, stemmed
• ¼ cup (60 ml) soy sauce
• 1 Tbsp (15 ml) fish sauce
• 1 tsp (5 ml) Thai chile paste (Sriracha recommended)
• 2 Tbsp (30 ml) minced garlic
• 2 Tbsp (30 ml) minced ginger
• 2 Tbsp (30 ml) rice wine vinegar
• 4 ea. (24 ounces / 680 g) boneless skinless chicken breasts
• A flame-resistant towel tied into a roll with twine and soaked in oil

Procedure

1. In a blender, puree the chiles, chile paste, sauces, garlic, ginger, and vinegar until smooth. Pour into a gallon-size zip-top bag and add chicken breasts. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
2. Heat a grill to medium heat. Quickly swab the grill with the towel and add chicken breasts. Cook 4–6 minutes per side or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75 °C).
3. Remove to a plate and let rest 5 minutes. Serve warm.

Variation II

Ingredients

For 4 servings:

• 1 ¼ pounds (4 ea.) boneless chicken breast halves
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• ¼ cup soy sauce
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoons lime juice

Procedure

1. Prepare grill. Place chicken in shallow dish.
2. Combine soy sauce, garlic and pepper flakes in measuring cup. Pour over chicken, turning to coat.
3. Let stand 10 minutes.
4. Combine honey and lime juice in small bowl until blended. Set aside.
5. Place chicken on grid over medium coals. Brush with some marinade remaining in dish. Discard remaining marinade.
6. Cover, and grill for 5 minutes. Brush chicken with half of honey mixture, turn and brush with remaining mixture.
7. Grill until chicken is fully cooked.