Gai Yang Recipe (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!
Equipment
- Measuring spoons and cups
- Large mixing bowl
- Mortar and pestle
- Grill or oven
- Tongs
Ingredients
- 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
- Pound garlic, coriander roots, and white pepper into a rough paste using a mortar and pestle.
- In a bowl, mix the paste with oil, water, sauces, and sugar until well combined and the sugar dissolves.
- Add the chicken and coat evenly. Cover and marinate in the fridge for at least a few hours, or overnight for best flavor.
- Brush the grill with oil to prevent sticking and grill the chicken over low-medium heat. Turn occasionally until charred and fully cooked.
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Nutrition Facts
Gai Yang Recipe (Thai Grilled Chicken)
Amount per Serving
Calories
585
% Daily Value*
Fat
45
g
69
%
Saturated Fat
9
g
56
%
Trans Fat
0.2
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
10
g
Monounsaturated Fat
22
g
Cholesterol
180
mg
60
%
Sodium
1159
mg
50
%
Potassium
440
mg
13
%
Carbohydrates
11
g
4
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
6
g
7
%
Protein
33
g
66
%
Vitamin A
178
IU
4
%
Vitamin C
2
mg
2
%
Calcium
38
mg
4
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Notes
- Nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and should be considered approximate.
- I tested both oven-baking and grilling, and both turn out perfectly. The marinade and flavors stay the same either way. I used oven-baked chicken in the photos because the golden crust came out beautifully and looks so inviting!