Thai Style Grilled Chicken W Spicy Sweet and Sour Dipping Sauce
Experience the irresistible flavors of **Thai Style Grilled Chicken with Spicy Sweet and Sour Dipping Sauce**, a dish that perfectly balances savory, tangy, and spicy elements. Juicy, bone-in chicken thighs are marinated in a fragrant blend of garlic, lemongrass, fish sauce, and cilantro stems, then grilled to golden perfection with crispy skin and tender meat. The star of the meal is the vibrant dipping sauce made with fresh lime juice, Thai chili peppers, and palm sugar, delivering a bold sweet-and-sour kick with a fiery touch. Serve this crowd-pleaser as a centerpiece for your next barbecue or a flavorful dinner, garnished with fresh cilantro for that extra pop of freshness. Perfect for lovers of authentic Thai cuisine, this recipe offers a burst of exotic flavors that's easy to recreate at home. Keywords: Thai grilled chicken, sweet and sour sauce, spicy dipping sauce, lemongrass marinade, Thai barbecue recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
- 4 cloves Garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Cilantro stems (chopped)
- 1 stalk Lemongrass (white part only, finely chopped)
- 3 tablespoons Fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Ground white pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
- 2 pieces Thai chili peppers (finely chopped)
- 1 tablespoon Palm sugar (or substitute with brown sugar)
- 3 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon Cooking oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
Prepare the marinade: In a mortar and pestle or food processor, combine garlic cloves, cilantro stems, and lemongrass. Pound or blend everything into a rough paste.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the prepared herb paste with fish sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, and ground white pepper. Mix well.
Add the chicken thighs to the bowl and ensure they are thoroughly coated in the marinade. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to develop.
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Oil the grates lightly to prevent sticking.
Remove the chicken from the marinade and allow any excess to drip off. Grill the chicken skin-side down for 6-8 minutes, then flip and continue grilling for another 6-8 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
While the chicken is grilling, prepare the dipping sauce: In a small saucepan, combine lime juice, Thai chili peppers, palm sugar, rice vinegar, and water. Heat over low-medium heat until the sugar dissolves.
Mix the cornstarch with a teaspoon of water to create a slurry. Add the slurry to the saucepan and cook for another 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens slightly. Remove from heat and let it cool to room temperature.
Once the chicken is fully cooked, remove it from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Garnish the grilled chicken with fresh cilantro leaves and serve with the spicy sweet and sour dipping sauce on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1480 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 98.3 g | 126% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.1 g | 136% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 486 mg | 162% | |
| Sodium | 5429 mg | 236% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.7 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.2 g | ||
| Protein | 115.2 g | 230% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 178 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 8.8 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 1675 mg | 36% | |
*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.
