Thai Grilled Chicken (Kai Yang) Recipes

Ingredients :

900g chicken drumsticks or thighs

1 tsp whole black peppercorns

1/2 tsp caraway or cumin seeds

4 tsp sugar

2 tsp paprika

1 piece fresh ginger, 2cm long

3 cloves garlic, crushed

15g coriander, white root or stem, finely chopped

3 tbsp vegetable oil

salt, to season

6-8 lettuce leaves, to serve

1/2 cucumber, cut into strips to garnish

4 spring onions (scallions), trimmed, to garnish

2 limes, quartered to garnish

Method :

Chop through the narrow end of each drumstick with a heavy knife. Score the chicken pieces deeply to allow the marinade to penetrate. Set aside in a shallow bowl. Grind the peppercorns, caraway or cumin seeds and sugar in a pestle and mortar or a food processor. Add the paprika, ginger, garlic, coriander and oil and grind. Spread the marinade over the chicken and chill for 6 hours. Cook the chicken under a moderate grill for 20 minutes, turning once. Season, arrange on lettuce and garnish.

Thai grilled chicken is especially delicious when cooked on the barbecue. It should be served with a dipping sauce.

Serves 4 - 6

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