Ga Lui (Skewered Five Spice Chicken) Recipe

Name: Ga Lui (Skewered Five Spice Chicken)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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; Chilli Dipping Sauce; 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

Servings: persons

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
Chilli Dipping Sauce
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

1
Place all marinade ingredients in food processor and blend till pureed.
2
Transfer to large mixing bowl.
3
Cut each chicken breast half lengthways into 4 strips.
4
Lightly pound the strips to 1 cm/half inch thick using meat mallet or flat side of cleaver.
5
Cut the strips in half and add to marinade.
6
Toss well to coat with marinade.
7
Cover and leave to marinate at room temperature for 1 hour or overnight in fridge.
8
Soak 48 bamboo skewers in salted hot water for 30mins.
9
Prepare the barbeque or preheat grill.
10
Thread a slice of chicken on to each skewer.
11
Grill each skewer, turning once, until chicken is browned on both sides and cooked through, about 3-4mins.
12
Serve immediately, with chilli dipping sauce.
13
Chilli Dipping Sauce: Mix all ingredients in a small bowl.
14
Stir to dissolve sugar.
15
Transfer to jar, cover and store in fridge up to a week, if not using immediately.

528

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, trimmed and halved (approx 8), marinade, 3 cloves garlic, chopped, 1 stalk thick lemongrass, peeled and thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Ga Lui (Skewered Five Spice Chicken) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Ga Lui (Skewered Five Spice Chicken)

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