GA LUI (SKEWERED FIVE SPICE CHICKEN)

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Recipe by Nicole Routhier, found in "Classic Cooks". The marinade and chilli sauce is to-die-for! Prep time includes marinating time. You can baste with marinade when grilling the skewers. Can also do without skewers; just don't cut chicken too small.

Provided by WaterMelon

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h50m

Yield 48 skewers

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, trimmed and halved (approx 8)
marinade
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 stalk thick lemongrass, peeled and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon chili paste
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons peanut oil (or other vegetable oil)
1 teaspoon five-spice powder
1 fresh red chile, finely chopped
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons lime juice
4 tablespoons rice vinegar (or distilled white vinegar)
4 tablespoons fish sauce
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
4 tablespoons hot water

Steps:

  • Place all marinade ingredients in food processor and blend till pureed.
  • Transfer to large mixing bowl.
  • Cut each chicken breast half lengthways into 4 strips.
  • Lightly pound the strips to 1 cm/half inch thick using meat mallet or flat side of cleaver.
  • Cut the strips in half and add to marinade.
  • Toss well to coat with marinade.
  • Cover and leave to marinate at room temperature for 1 hour or overnight in fridge.
  • Soak 48 bamboo skewers in salted hot water for 30mins.
  • Prepare the barbeque or preheat grill.
  • Thread a slice of chicken on to each skewer.
  • Grill each skewer, turning once, until chicken is browned on both sides and cooked through, about 3-4mins.
  • Serve immediately, with chilli dipping sauce.
  • Chilli Dipping Sauce: Mix all ingredients in a small bowl.
  • Stir to dissolve sugar.
  • Transfer to jar, cover and store in fridge up to a week, if not using immediately.

Brenda Stephanie
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Wow! This Ga Lui chicken is so good! The five-spice powder really gives it a unique flavor. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Shiva Raj
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out delicious. I especially liked the crispy skin. I will definitely be making this again.


Ibrahim Gamal
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out perfectly. It was so tender and juicy. I served it with jasmine rice and stir-fried vegetables, and it was a complete meal.


Rana Waris
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This was my first time making Ga Lui chicken and it turned out great! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the five-spice marinade was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Abdelrhman Daoud
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the chicken. It was so tender and the five-spice marinade was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Muhammad Usman Shah g
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it. The chicken was so flavorful and juicy. I will definitely be making this again for a special occasion.


Biruk Bash
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out perfectly. It was so tender and juicy, and the five-spice marinade was delicious. I served it with jasmine rice and stir-fried vegetables, and it was a complete meal.


Curtis Runshe
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Wow! This Ga Lui chicken is so good! The five-spice powder really gives it a unique flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


oyindamola ruth
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out delicious. I especially liked the crispy skin. I served it with a side of steamed broccoli and it was a perfect meal.


Abdo Zayton
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I'm not usually a fan of chicken skewers, but these were amazing! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the five-spice marinade was incredible. I will definitely be making these again.


OvErcharged GorillA
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This Ga Lui chicken was a hit! The five-spice powder gave it a wonderfully unique flavor, and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I served it with jasmine rice and stir-fried vegetables, and it was a complete meal. I'll definitely be making this ag