Thai Grilled Chicken Recipe

Name: Thai Grilled Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 sprigs fresh cilantro, with stems; 1/2 teaspoon Chinese chili sauce (sambal oelek); 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon oyster sauce; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 4 boneless chicken breasts, skin on; 1 head lettuce (any green lettuce with large flexible leaves eg ( green leaf lettuce); fresh cilantro; mint sprig; 3 green onions, slivered

Servings: persons

6 sprigs fresh cilantro, with stems
1/2 teaspoon Chinese chili sauce (sambal oelek)
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1/2 teaspoon sugar
4 boneless chicken breasts, skin on
1 head lettuce (any green lettuce with large flexible leaves eg ( green leaf lettuce)
fresh cilantro
mint sprig
3 green onions, slivered

1
In a blender, combine cilantro, chili sauce, oyster sauce, soy sauce, garlic and sugar. Spread on chicken and marinate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight. (In the refrigerator, of course!).
2
Pre-heat broiler or barbeque. Broil or grill chicken, skin side down, for 4 minutes. Turn and broil/grill 4 minutes longer until skin is crispy and chicken is cooked through.
3
Cut chicken on the bias into 1/2 inch strips.
4
Place lettuce leaves on a platter and arrange chicken on top. Garnish with cilantro, mint sprigs and green onions.
5
To eat in the traditional Thai manner, roll chicken in lettuce leaves along with herbs and onions. Dip into Thai Dipping Sauce (recipe # 188736).

310

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 sprigs fresh cilantro, with stems, 1/2 teaspoon Chinese chili sauce (sambal oelek), 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, and more.

Yes, Thai 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!

Thai Grilled Chicken

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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