Gai Yang: Grilled Chicken Recipe

Name: Gai Yang: Grilled Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 coriander roots, scraped and chopped; Pinch salt; 4 garlic cloves, peeled; 10 white peppercorns; 2 small chickens, about 12 ounces- Poussin or Cornish game hens; 3 tablespoons fish sauce; Large pinch palm sugar; 1/4 cup scraped and chopped coriander root; Salt; 1/4 cup garlic cloves, peeled; 1/2 cup long red chiles, deseeded if desired; 2 cups white vinegar; 1 1/2 cups white sugar; 2 cups water

Servings: persons

3 coriander roots, scraped and chopped
Pinch salt
4 garlic cloves, peeled
10 white peppercorns
2 small chickens, about 12 ounces- Poussin or Cornish game hens
3 tablespoons fish sauce
Large pinch palm sugar
1/4 cup scraped and chopped coriander root
Salt
1/4 cup garlic cloves, peeled
1/2 cup long red chiles, deseeded if desired
2 cups white vinegar
1 1/2 cups white sugar
2 cups water

1
Using a pestle and mortar, pound coriander roots, salt, garlic, and peppercorns into a fine paste.
2
Cut chicken in half along the breastbone.
3
Flatten out, wash and dry.
4
Work in the paste, fish sauce and sugar and leave to marinate for a few hours.
5
For the sweet chili sauce, pound coriander root, salt, garlic and chiles into a paste.
6
Combine vinegar, sugar, water, and salt in a pot and bring to the boil.
7
Add paste and stir to dissolve.
8
Simmer sauce until reduced by half, skimming as necessary, then set aside to cool.
9
Chargrill chicken for about 15-20 minutes, turning regularly.
10
Serve with a bowl of the sauce.

610

kcal

Calories

Fat

128

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 coriander roots, scraped and chopped, Pinch salt, 4 garlic cloves, peeled, 10 white peppercorns, and more.

Yes, Gai Yang: Grilled 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!

Gai Yang: Grilled Chicken

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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