Thai Barbecue Chicken With Sweet-Hot Dipping Sauce

May 20, 2023May 20, 20230 1
Thai Barbecue Chicken With Sweet-Hot Dipping Sauce
in Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

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
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 )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6-8
Calories
315
Sugar
18g
Fat
11g
This Thai Barbecue Chicken with Sweet-Hot Dipping Sauce is a flavorful twist on a classic summer BBQ dish. The marinade keeps the chicken juicy and tender while adding a variety of Thai-inspired flavors such as fish sauce and coconut milk. It is perfect for a summer BBQ or any night when you want to switch up your dinner routine. The dipping sauce is a great balance of sweet and spicy, with hints of garlic and cilantro. You can adjust the spice level to your liking by adding more or less chili sauce.

Instructions

1.In a small saucepan, mix together the cider vinegar, sugar, garlic, and salt. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
2.Remove the sauce from the heat and allow to cool completely.
3.In a large bowl, mix together the black pepper, cilantro, garlic, fish sauce, and coconut milk.
4.Add the chicken to the marinade, making sure it is completely coated.
5.Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
6.Preheat your barbecue or grill to medium-high heat.
7.Remove the chicken from the marinade, reserving the marinade for basting.
8.Grill the chicken over medium-high heat, turning and basting frequently with the marinade, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
9.Serve the chicken with the sweet-hot dipping sauce on the side.

PROS

This Thai-style barbecue chicken is full of flavor with a hint of heat from the sweet-hot dipping sauce.

The marinade keeps the chicken juicy and tender while it grills.

It is perfect for a summer BBQ or any night when you want to switch up your dinner routine.

CONS

This recipe requires marinating the chicken for at least 30 minutes, so it is not a quick weeknight dinner option.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe is high in protein and low in carbohydrates, making it a great option for those following a low-carb diet.
The fish sauce provides a salty umami flavor, and the cilantro can aid in digestion and lower inflammation.
However, the sweet-hot dipping sauce contains sugar and should be enjoyed in moderation.

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