Best 10 Thai Barbecue Chicken W Spicy Dipping Sauce Recipes

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**Savor the tantalizing flavors of Thailand with this delectable Thai Barbecue Chicken accompanied by a spicy dipping sauce, a harmonious blend of sweet, sour, and fiery notes.**

Embark on a culinary journey to the vibrant streets of Thailand, where aromatic grilled chicken mingles with the vibrant colors of fresh herbs and zesty spices. This dish captures the essence of Thai cuisine, balancing sweet, sour, and spicy elements in a tantalizing symphony of flavors. The chicken, marinated in a fragrant blend of lemongrass, garlic, ginger, and Thai spices, is grilled to perfection, resulting in tender, juicy meat with a charred, smoky exterior. Complementing the chicken is a fiery dipping sauce, a piquant concoction of tamarind, chili peppers, and fish sauce that adds a delightful kick to each succulent bite. This comprehensive guide provides step-by-step instructions for both the chicken and the dipping sauce, ensuring a flavorful and authentic Thai barbecue experience in the comfort of your own kitchen.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

THAI GRILLED CHICKEN (GAI YANG)



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Thai grilled chicken (gai yang), is one of the most flavorful grilled chicken recipes you can ever make. Learn how to make this quintessential street food at home!

Provided by Bill

Categories     Chicken

Time 12h45m

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 stalk lemongrass ((base of stalk, cut into small pieces; 50g))
1/2 cup cilantro ((also known as fresh coriander-stems and leaves, chopped; 25g))
2 shallots ((chopped; 35g))
8 cloves garlic ((chopped; 35g))
2 tablespoons vegetable oil ((30 ml))
2 tablespoons palm sugar ((or light brown sugar; 25g))
3/4 teaspoon salt ((or to taste))
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup Thai thin soy sauce
2 teaspoons Thai sweet soy sauce ((or black soy sauce))
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder ((optional))
1 whole chicken ((about 5-6 pounds; 2.2-2.6 kg))
1 tablespoon palm sugar ((or light brown sugar; 12g))
1 tablespoon hot water
1 tablespoon tamarind paste or concentrate
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon toasted sticky rice ((kao khua; ground to a powder, optional))
1 tablespoon cilantro ((chopped))
1 tablespoon scallions ((chopped))
2 teaspoons dried chili flakes ((or fresh Thai chili peppers, optional))

Steps:

  • Add the lemongrass, cilantro (coriander), shallots, and garlic to a mortar and pestle, and pound until pulverized. You can also use a food processor for this step.
  • Add the oil, sugar, salt, black pepper, Thai soy sauces, fish sauce and turmeric (if using). Mix until well-combined.
  • You can butterfly or spatchcock your chicken for grilling like it's done on the streets of Thailand. However, I cut the chicken into individual pieces to ensure they'd cook properly. This way, I can pull each piece off the grill once cooked. Rub the chicken with the marinade paste, ensuring every piece is thoroughly coated. Cover and place in the refrigerator to marinate overnight (or at least 12 hours).
  • The next day, take the chicken out 1 to 2 hours before you're ready to grill.
  • In a small bowl, mix the sugar and hot water until the sugar is dissolved. Mix in the rest of the sauce ingredients and set aside.
  • Place the chicken on the grill, and use any remaining marinade to baste the chicken while grilling. Leave the marinade paste on the chicken, including any chunks of herbs as they will caramelize and add flavor. Turn and baste the chicken often to create a nice flavorful outer crust. Baste the chicken with the leftover marinade in the first half of the grilling process, but do not do this towards the end of cooking. The raw chicken marinade needs enough time to fully cook.
  • Serve immediately with some coconut rice, your nam jim jeaw sauce, and lime wedges!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 463 kcal, Carbohydrate 16 g, Protein 33 g, Fat 29 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Cholesterol 122 mg, Sodium 950 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 8 g, ServingSize 1 serving

THAI BARBECUE CHICKEN W/ SPICY DIPPING SAUCE



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A simple tasty way to grill chicken (or pork loin!). This comes from the Hot Sour Salty Sweet cookbook. I usually serve it with sticky rice and stir fried veggies, but it's very versatile! Use less or more crushed red pepper flakes according to your taste--this can get quite fiery!

Provided by velorutionista

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 teaspoons black peppercorns
5 large garlic cloves, minced
1 pinch salt
1 tablespoon coriander seed (OR 3 T. fresh coriander root)
3 tablespoons Thai fish sauce
2 lbs boneless chicken breasts, cut into strips (can also use 2 lbs. chicken wings)
1/2 cup rice vinegar (or cider vinegar)
1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste)
2 large garlic cloves, minced

Steps:

  • To make the sauce, bring vinegar to a boil in small non-reactive sauce pan. Add sugar and stir till dissolved. Reduce heat to medium and let simmer 5 minutes. Add 2 cloves garlic and crushed red peppers. Cool to room temperature and pour into glass jar. Leftovers will keep in the fridge for a couple weeks.
  • To make the meat, combine peppercorns, 5 cloves garlic, coriander seed, and fish sauce in mini food processor. Whir till a lumpish paste forms (if needed, finish grinding with a mortar and pestle). Spread paste over chicken and cover. Marinate in the refrigerator for several hours.
  • Preheat a grill or broiler. Thread meat onto skewers and grill for 3-4 minutes on a side. Serve with dipping sauce.
  • Marination time not included in time to make.

THAI BBQ CHICKEN



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Provided by Food Network

Time 20m

Yield 1/2 cup

Number Of Ingredients 16

10 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon black peppercorns
1 tablespoon coriander
1 stalk lemongrass, trimmed and cut into small segments
2 red or green Thai chiles
1/2 fresh chicken, quartered
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons yellow curry powder
1/2 can coconut milk
2 tablespoons brown sugar
Dipping Sauce, recipe follows
1/2 cup rice vinegar
1/3 cup brown sugar
2 large garlic cloves or 4 small, minced
2 teaspoons Thai red chili sauce or Sriracha
1 tablespoon fish sauce

Steps:

  • Heat a grill to medium.
  • Using a mortar and pestle, crush garlic cloves, peppercorns, coriander, lemongrass, and Thai chiles into a chuncky paste. Using a large spoon, transfer the paste to a large mixing bowl. Add the chicken and the remaining ingredients and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to overnight.
  • Put the chicken on the grill, skin side down, and brush with the marinade. Grill for about 15 minutes then flip the chicken over and brush with the marinade. Grill the second side for about 15 minutes. Discard the marinade. When the chicken is cooked and tender transfer it to a serving platter and serve with warm Dipping Sauce.
  • Put all ingredients in a saucepan and put on the grill. Stir and bring to a boil. Move the pan to a cooler part of the grill and let the sauce simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. The sauce will reduce and become thick. Serve warm with chicken.

CLASSIC THAI BBQ GRILLED CHICKEN RECIPE (WITH TANGY DIPPING SAUCE)



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Try this classic Thai BBQ chicken recipe, marinated in a garlicky sweet and sour sauce, then easily barbecued (or oven-baked) to perfection.

Provided by Darlene Schmidt

Categories     Dinner     Entree

Time 50m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 fresh chicken (chopped into small parts) or 4 pieces chicken
Marinade:
2 tbsp. soy sauce
1 tsp. dark soy sauce ( or 1 more tbsp. regular soy sauce)
2 tbsp. fish sauce
3 tbsp. sherry (cooking sherry works well too)
2 tbsp. brown sugar
1 tbsp. black peppercorns (crushed with pestle & mortar) or 1 tsp. coarsely-ground black pepper
10 cloves garlic (minced)
1 red chili (minced, to taste)
Dipping Sauce or Glaze:
2/3 cup rice vinegar (or another type of vinegar: white, white wine, or apple cider)
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 fresh red chili (minced) or 1/3 to 1/2 tsp. dried crushed chili or cayenne pepper
1 tbsp. fish sauce

Steps:

  • Combine all marinade ingredients in a bowl and stir well to dissolve the sugar.
  • Add chicken, turning several times to ensure the chicken is covered and literally bathed in the marinade. Cover and place in the refrigerator to marinate at least 2 hours, or overnight is even better.
  • To make the dipping sauce/glaze, place all the dipping sauce/glaze ingredients in a saucepan. Stir and bring to a boil (the smell will be quite pungent as the vinegar burns off). Reduce heat slightly to keep it on a gentle boil. When sauce has reduced to 1/3 and is bubbling all over the surface, remove from heat. The sauce will thicken as it cools and should taste tangy - a mixture of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy. Note that it's best to make the sauce right before eating, or it will thicken too much. If this happens, reheat and add a little water.
  • Brush your grill with a little vegetable oil, then grill the chicken, turning occasionally. Brush the chicken with the leftover marinade for the first 10 minutes or so, then discard marinade. (If the weather doesn't cooperate, see tip below recipe.)
  • Serve with the dipping sauce on the side, or spoon a little sauce over each piece of chicken as a glaze before serving. This dish goes well with a salad or served with rice. ENJOY! If the Weather Doesn't Cooperate: Cook the chicken in your oven!
  • Place chicken pieces on a grill pan or on a baking sheet lined with foil.
  • Bake at 375 degrees for approximately 45 minutes, or until chicken is nearly done (thicker pieces may need slightly longer).
  • Then Turn oven to the "broil" setting (on "high" if you have a choice), and move chicken to one of the upper racks of your oven.
  • Baste both sides of chicken with the leftover marinade, or with a little of the dipping sauce, then broil 3-5 minutes per side, or until fully cooked (stay near the oven for this process, or chicken may burn).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 690 kcal, Carbohydrate 66 g, Cholesterol 139 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 52 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 1836 mg, Fat 24 g, ServingSize SERVES 2-3, UnsaturatedFat 15 g

SPICY THAI DIPPING SAUCE (NUOC CHAM)



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This is really good with spring rolls or egg rolls. The proportions in this recipe are highly individual. When I make it, I often do not add two serranos, and I also usually end up adding more sugar. This may taste funny if you just sip it, but try dipping an egg roll in it....heaven!!

Provided by spatchcock

Categories     Sauces

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
1/4 cup Thai fish sauce
1 -2 tablespoon brown sugar
1 -2 hot red chili peppers or 1 -2 serrano chili, seeded and thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, minced

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a bowl; let stand 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 21.7, Sodium 928.3, Carbohydrate 5.3, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 3.5, Protein 0.9

THAI BARBECUE SAUCE



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I know, that's a really long ingredient list. Pretty simple to make, though. The sauce is very flavorful without being very hot; I use it as a marinade or a stir-fry sauce most often.

Provided by ChrisMc

Categories     Sauces

Time 55m

Yield 1 quart

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/2 tablespoon sesame oil
1 cup onion, chopped
1 1/2 ounces fresh ginger, minced
1 cup orange juice
1 teaspoon garlic and red chile paste
1/4 cup honey
5 ounces tomato juice
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 cup plum sauce
1/2 cup hoisin sauce
1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
10 tablespoons soy sauce
1 ounce fresh cilantro, chopped
2 1/2 ounces fresh lemongrass, chopped
3 ounces brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • Heat the sesame oil and cook onion (be careful, sesame oil has a low flashpoint and burns easily).
  • Add ginger and cook 5 minutes.
  • Add remaining ingredients and cook 20 minutes.
  • Strain and cook another 20 minutes.
  • This will keep well in the refrigerator.

THAI-STYLE GRILLED CHICKEN W/ SPICY SWEET AND SOUR DIPPING SAUCE



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This is from America's Test Kitchen and it's really good. I have also made it as a marinade for wings (just soaking them).

Provided by Mr Jackson

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h1m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup table salt
4 (12 ounce) chicken breasts, split bone-in, skin-on, about 12 ounces each (see note)
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 small garlic cloves, minced (1 1/2 teaspoons)
1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
1/4 cup lime juice, from 2 to 3 limes
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1/3 cup granulated sugar
12 medium garlic cloves, minced (1/4 cup)
2 inches fresh ginger (about 2 inches)
2 tablespoons ground black pepper
2 tablespoons ground coriander
2/3 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
1/4 cup lime juice, from 2 to 3 limes
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more
vegetable oil, for grill grate

Steps:

  • To brine the chicken: Dissolve sugar and salt in 2 quarts cold water in large container or bowl; submerge chicken in brine and refrigerate at least 30 minutes but not longer than 1 hour. Rinse chicken under cool running water and pat dry with paper towels.
  • For the dipping sauce: Whisk ingredients in small bowl until sugar dissolves. Let stand 1 hour at room temperature to allow flavors to meld.
  • To make and apply the rub: Combine all rub ingredients in small bowl; work mixture with fingers to thoroughly combine. Slide fingers between skin and meat to loosen skin, taking care not to detach skin. Rub about 2 tablespoons mixture under skin. Thoroughly rub even layer of mixture onto all exterior surfaces, including bottom and sides. Repeat with remaining chicken pieces. Place chicken in medium bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate while preparing grill.
  • To grill the chicken: Using chimney starter, ignite about 6 quarts (1 large chimney, or 2 1/2 pounds) charcoal briquettes and burn until covered with thin coating of light gray ash, about 15 minutes. Empty coals into grill; build two-level fire by arranging all coals in even layer in one half of grill. Position grill grate over coals, cover grill, and heat until grate is hot, about 5 minutes (grill should be medium-hot; you can hold your hand 5 inches above grill grate for 4 seconds); scrape grill grate clean with grill brush. Using long-handled grill tongs, dip wad of paper towels in vegetable oil and wipe grill grate. Place chicken, skin-side down, on hotter side of grill; cook until browned, about 3 minutes. Using tongs, flip chicken breasts and cook until browned on second side, about 3 minutes longer. Move chicken skin-side up to cool side of grill and cover with disposable aluminum roasting pan; continue to cook until instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of breast (not touching bone) registers 160 degrees, 10 to 15 minutes longer. Transfer chicken to platter; let rest 10 minutes. Serve, passing sauce separately.
  • Taking Thai Chicken Indoors. If you don't have a grill, heat your oven to 450 degrees and adjust an oven rack to the lower-middle position, as food tends to brown more deeply and evenly toward the bottom of the oven. Set the brined, rubbed chicken on a flat wire roasting rack and place the rack over a baking sheet lined with foil. Roast the chicken for 15 minutes, rotate the pan, and then cook for an additional 15 minutes. The skin should be light golden brown, and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of each breast (not touching any bone) should register 160 degrees. To get the same deep brown exterior that the grill provides, finish the chicken with a quick shot under the broiler (2 to 3 minutes, with the chicken 6 to 8 inches from the broiler element). This pass under the broiler will help to crisp the skin, but the skin will probably not be quite as crisp as it is in the grilled version. The flavors, however, will be just as good.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 855.4, Fat 39, SaturatedFat 10, Cholesterol 217.7, Sodium 15089.3, Carbohydrate 52.3, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 42.6, Protein 73

THAI CHICKEN BITES WITH DIPPING SAUCE



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Let guests do the skewering by serving these chicken chunks with toothpicks.

Provided by USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Thai

Yield 50

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 teaspoons light or dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ cup prepared Thai peanut sauce
½ cup light coconut milk
½ cup chicken broth
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped peanuts
2 tablespoons thinly sliced scallions

Steps:

  • Mix sugar and dry seasonings in a small bowl. In a 2-cup measuring cup, mix peanut sauce, coconut milk and broth. Split each breast by cutting in half horizontally. Lightly pound to about a 1/2-inch thickness. Place chicken and oil in a medium bowl; toss to coat. Sprinkle seasoning mix evenly over chicken breasts.
  • Heat a 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until very hot, then add chicken. Cook, turning once, until crusty brown and fully cooked, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest.
  • Add peanut mixture to empty skillet; cook, stirring constantly to loosen brown bits, until sauce reduces by half, about 2 to 4 minutes. Return to measuring cup. (Chicken and sauce can be made 2 hours ahead; reheat in a warm oven or microwave.)
  • To serve, cut each breast cutlet into 12 to 15 bite-sized pieces. Transfer to a serving platter. Drizzle with a little peanut sauce, then sprinkle with peanuts and scallions. Serve immediately with toothpicks and remaining dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 28.7 calories, Carbohydrate 0.8 g, Cholesterol 5.5 mg, Fat 1.7 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 59.4 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

THAI SWEET AND SPICY DIPPING SAUCE



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This is a hot, sweet, sticky sauce that goes with Thai barbecued chicken as well as appetizers like spring rolls or fried won-tons. From the great Thai cookbook "True Thai". We absolutely love this!

Provided by lisar

Categories     Asian

Time 17m

Yield 1-2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup sugar, divided
1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon chinese-style chili-garlic sauce

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine vinegar and a 1/2 cup of the sugar.
  • Bring to a low boil over med-high heat, stirring occasionally.
  • Lower the heat to medium and add in remaining sugar.
  • Cook for about 2 minutes, stirring frequently as the mixture comes to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat to low and add the salt.
  • Simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Then stir in the chili-garlic sauce and remove from heat.
  • Let sauce cool and serve at room temp.
  • Will keep in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 weeks if it lasts that long.
  • Makes 1 1/2 cups.

THAI BARBECUE CHICKEN WITH SWEET-HOT DIPPING SAUCE



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In Thailand, I understand that this is street food. When I lived in L.A., my co-workers and I used to visit a restaurant simply called Thai BBQ. It served this kind of marinated barbecued chicken, as well as other bbq items, all served with sticky rice and this tasty sauce for dipping. They also had "Thai Iced Tea", made with sweetened condensed milk, but I found it to be too cloyingly sweet. The chicken, though! Yum!

Provided by graffeetee

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 lbs chicken parts (your choice)
1 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
2 tablespoons cilantro, stems and all, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons fish sauce
1/2 cup light coconut milk
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 pinch salt
1 -2 teaspoon sambal oelek (or thai chili sauce)

Steps:

  • Stir together all the marinade ingredients.
  • Add chicken and toss to coat.
  • Marinate at room temp 45 minutes or overnight, chilled.
  • Bring vinegar to a boil in a non-reactive pan.
  • Add sugar and simmer 5 minutes, stirring to dissolve the sugar.
  • Add the garlic, salt, and sambal and remove from heat.
  • Cool before serving.
  • Remove chicken from marinade and discard the marinade.
  • Grill or broil 7-10 minutes on each side, until juices run clear.
  • Serve with sticky rice and dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 831.6, Fat 40.9, SaturatedFat 11.4, Cholesterol 264.3, Sodium 1329.7, Carbohydrate 27.1, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 25.6, Protein 82.9

Tips:

  • To achieve the best flavor, use a combination of chicken thighs and breasts. Thighs provide richness and moisture, while breasts add lean protein.
  • The longer you marinate the chicken, the more flavorful it will be. Marinate for at least 30 minutes, but ideally overnight.
  • If you don't have a grill, you can cook the chicken in a grill pan over medium heat. Just be sure to grease the pan well to prevent sticking.
  • The spicy dipping sauce is the perfect complement to the grilled chicken. It's sweet, sour, and spicy, with a hint of heat. Feel free to adjust the amount of chili paste to suit your taste.
  • Serve the grilled chicken with jasmine rice, sticky rice, or your favorite side dish.

Conclusion:

This Thai barbecue chicken with spicy dipping sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for any occasion. The chicken is marinated in a flavorful blend of herbs, spices, and coconut milk, then grilled to perfection. The spicy dipping sauce is the perfect complement to the chicken, and it's sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting way to cook chicken, give this recipe a try!

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