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Gai yang (Thai grilled chicken)

Isan-style butterflied chicken marinated in lemongrass, garlic and cilantro root, grilled and served with sticky rice and nam jim jaew.

Time
75min
Steps
5
Gai yang (Thai grilled chicken), photographed from above

Ingredients

4 servings

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Allergens

Contains wheat, soy and fish.

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    You'll need: Grill or smoker.

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    Method

    1. 1

      Pound marinade aromatics and mix with the liquids; rub all over the chicken and marinate 4+ hours.

    2. 2

      Grill over medium indirect heat, skin-up, covered, 35–45 minutes, until the thickest part reaches 74°C (165°F).

    3. 3

      Move to direct heat to crisp the skin.

    4. 4

      Mix the jaew.

    5. 5

      Rest, chop and serve with sticky rice and jaew.

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