**Savor the Exquisite Symphony of Thai Grilled Chicken and its Accompaniments: A Culinary Journey into Sweet, Sour, and Spicy Delights**
Embark on a tantalizing culinary adventure with our Thai-style grilled chicken, a harmonious blend of bold flavors and vibrant textures that will captivate your taste buds. Marinated in a symphony of aromatic spices and herbs, this succulent chicken is grilled to perfection, achieving a delectable balance of smoky char and juicy tenderness. Accompanying this masterpiece is a trio of exceptional dipping sauces, each offering a distinct flavor profile to complement the chicken's savory goodness. Dive into the spicy-sweet-and-sour sauce, a tantalizing equilibrium of fiery chilies, tangy vinegar, and the sweetness of palm sugar. Experience the creamy peanut sauce, a luscious concoction of roasted peanuts, coconut milk, and aromatic spices, promising a rich and nutty embrace. Lastly, relish the refreshing cucumber relish, a crisp and tangy symphony of cucumbers, red onions, and zesty lime juice, providing a cooling contrast to the heat of the grilled chicken. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey like no other, where each bite is an explosion of flavors and textures, leaving you craving more.
THAI-STYLE GRILLED CHICKEN W/ SPICY SWEET AND SOUR DIPPING SAUCE
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
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 GRILLED CHICKEN WITH SWEET CHILE DIPPING SAUCE
There are so many versions of this street food found in Thailand. Mine has been in our family for years, and we serve it with a tangy sweet chili sauce that really goes well with this easy dish. We often make a large quantity for parties as all our friends request this.
Provided by Michelle Chen
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Thai
Time P1DT45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a shallow dish, mix together the coconut milk, fish sauce, 2 tablespoons minced garlic, cilantro, turmeric, curry powder, and white pepper. Add chicken, and turn to coat. Cover, and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
- Preheat grill for high heat.
- In a saucepan, combine vinegar, water, sugar, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, bird's eye chile, and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and simmer until liquid is reduced, about 5 minutes. Stir sauce from time to time. Remove from heat and allow to cool before use.
- Lightly oil grill grate. Discard marinade, and place chicken on the grill. Cook for 10 minutes per side, or until slightly charred and juices run clear. Brush with sauce before serving. Serve remaining sauce on the side for dipping.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 332.3 calories, Carbohydrate 16.1 g, Cholesterol 72.8 mg, Fat 19 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 24.4 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 768.5 mg, Sugar 12.9 g
THAI SWEET AND SPICY DIPPING SAUCE
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
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.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh ingredients whenever possible.
- Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight, to allow the flavors to penetrate the meat.
- Cook the chicken over medium-high heat to get a nice char on the outside while keeping the inside juicy.
- If you don't have a grill, you can cook the chicken in a grill pan or even in the oven.
- Serve the chicken with the spicy sweet and sour dipping sauce for a delicious and authentic Thai experience.
Conclusion:
This Thai-style grilled chicken with spicy sweet and sour dipping sauce is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The chicken is marinated in a flavorful blend of spices and herbs, then grilled to perfection. The dipping sauce is made with a combination of sweet, sour, and spicy ingredients, and it perfectly complements the grilled chicken. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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