Thai Grilled Chicken with Dipping Sauce
This is an interesting twist on an old favorite: grilled
chicken.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup coconut milk
2 tablespoons fish
sauce
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
3 pounds chicken, cut into skewer sized pieces
6 tablespoons rice
vinegar
4 tablespoons water
4 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon minced bird's eye chile pepper
1/4 teaspoon Sea salt
Preparation:
Use a shallow dish to mix the coconut milk, the fish sauce,
2 tablespoons of minced garlic, chopped cilantro, turmeric,
curry, and pepper. Add the chicken and toss and turn it to
coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for overnight.
Fire the coals on a charcoal grill, or preheat a gas grill
to high. It should be hot enough to char the chicken
somewhat when you first place it over the heat.
Use a saucepan to combine the vinegar, water, sugar, 1
teaspoon of garlic, the chile, and the salt. Bring the
mixture to a boil, then reduce to low and simmer until the
liquid is reduced. This should take about five minutes. Stir
the sauce occasionally, then remove it from the heat and
allow it to cool before use.
Lightly oil the grill grate, discard the marinade, and place
the chicken on the grill. The grate should be hot enough to
make the chicken sizzle and hiss when it's first placed over
the heat. Cook for about seven minutes per side, or until
the chicken is slightly charred and the juices run clear.
Brush with sauce before serving and save the remaining sauce
for dipping on the side.
Directions:
This is an interesting twist on an old favorite: grilled chicken.
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