Thai Barbecue Chicken With Sweet-Hot Dipping Sauce

Name: Thai Barbecue Chicken With Sweet-Hot Dipping Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: for the chicken; 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; for the dip sauce; 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)

Servings: persons

for the chicken
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
for the dip sauce
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)

1
Stir together all the marinade ingredients.
2
Add chicken and toss to coat.
3
Marinate at room temp 45 minutes or overnight, chilled.
4
Bring vinegar to a boil in a non-reactive pan.
5
Add sugar and simmer 5 minutes, stirring to dissolve the sugar.
6
Add the garlic, salt, and sambal and remove from heat.
7
Cool before serving.
8
Remove chicken from marinade and discard the marinade.
9
Grill or broil 7-10 minutes on each side, until juices run clear.
10
Serve with sticky rice and dipping sauce.

833

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

113

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: for the chicken, 3 lbs chicken parts (your choice), 1 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper, 2 tablespoons cilantro, stems and all, minced, and more.

Yes, Thai Barbecue Chicken With Sweet-Hot Dipping Sauce 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!