Thai Chicken Lemon Sticks Gai Pun Ta Craiy
Add a touch of vibrant Thai flavor to your grilling repertoire with these tantalizing "Thai Chicken Lemon Sticks" (Gai Pun Ta Craiy). This irresistible recipe combines tender ground chicken with fragrant garlic, shallots, fresh cilantro, fish sauce, and a hint of brown sugar for a perfect balance of savory and sweet. The magic happens when the seasoned chicken mixture is carefully molded around aromatic lemongrass stalks, infusing each bite with subtle citrus notes as it grills to golden perfection. Served with a side of sweet chili sauce for dipping, these flavorful skewers are ideal for parties, appetizers, or even a unique dinner option. Quick to prepare and cooked in just 15 minutes, these Thai chicken sticks are sure to transport your taste buds straight to the streets of Thailand!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground chicken
- 3 Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 Shallots, finely chopped
- 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Brown sugar
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground white pepper
- 10 Lemongrass stalks (outer layers removed, trimmed to about 6-7 inches)
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil (for grilling)
- 0.5 cup Sweet chili sauce (for serving)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, minced garlic, chopped shallots, chopped cilantro, fish sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, and ground white pepper. Mix thoroughly until the ingredients are well incorporated.
Divide the chicken mixture into 10 equal portions, about 2-3 tablespoons per portion.
Take a portion of the chicken mixture and mold it around the top half of a lemongrass stalk, pressing tightly to ensure it sticks. Repeat with the remaining chicken mixture and lemongrass stalks.
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat and lightly brush it with vegetable oil to prevent sticking.
Place the chicken-wrapped lemongrass sticks on the grill. Cook for about 6-8 minutes on each side, turning carefully, until the chicken is fully cooked and golden brown.
Remove the cooked chicken lemon sticks from the grill and let them rest for 2-3 minutes.
Serve warm with sweet chili sauce on the side for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
186 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 5.4 g | 7% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.3 g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 39 mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 465 mg | 20% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 26.8 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.2 g | ||
| Protein | 9.3 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 61 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 6.2 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 655 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
