This Easy Thai BBQ Chicken is a vibrant twist on traditional grilling, combining the smoky depth of liquid smoke with the bright, aromatic flavors of Thai cuisine. The chicken is marinated in a complex blend of garlic, cilantro roots, soy sauce, and beer, allowing the meat to become incredibly tender and flavorful. Served alongside a fiery, fresh dipping sauce made from grilled aromatics, fish sauce, and lime, this dish offers a perfect balance of savory, sweet, and spicy notes. It’s an excellent choice for summer cookouts, weeknight dinners, or potlucks where bold flavors are appreciated. The marinade penetrates deep into the bone-in pieces, ensuring every bite is juicy and satisfying. Simple to prepare but packed with authentic taste, this recipe brings restaurant-quality Thai BBQ flavor right to your backyard grill.
Easy Thai Bbq Chicken
Description
This Easy Thai BBQ Chicken is a vibrant twist on traditional grilling, combining the smoky depth of liquid smoke with the bright, aromatic flavors of Thai cuisine. The chicken is marinated in a complex blend of garlic, cilantro roots, soy sauce, and beer, allowing the meat to become incredibly tender and flavorful. Served alongside a fiery, fresh dipping sauce made from grilled aromatics, fish sauce, and lime, this dish offers a perfect balance of savory, sweet, and spicy notes. It&# 226;ÂÂs an excellent choice for summer cookouts, weeknight dinners, or potlucks where bold flavors are appreciated. The marinade penetrates deep into the bone-in pieces, ensuring every bite is juicy and satisfying. Simple to prepare but packed with authentic taste, this recipe brings restaurant-quality Thai BBQ flavor right to your backyard grill.Ingredients
Directions
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Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels and cut several 1/8-inch deep slits into each piece to help the marinade penetrate.
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In a large zip-top bag, combine the chicken with salt, liquid smoke, minced garlic, mashed cilantro roots, light Thai soy sauce, sugar, beer or dry white wine, red onion, jalapeno pepper, tomato, fish sauce, additional sugar, and lime juice.
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Seal the bag and shake vigorously to ensure the chicken is evenly coated with the marinade.
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Refrigerate the chicken in the marinade overnight, turning the bag once halfway through to distribute the flavors.
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Preheat your grill to medium heat.
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Remove the chicken from the marinade, reserving the liquid, and place the pieces on the grill.
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Grill the chicken for approximately 40-45 minutes, turning occasionally and spooning the reserved marinade over the chicken each time you turn it, until fully cooked and slightly charred.
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While the chicken grills, prepare the dipping sauce by lightly grilling whole garlic cloves, onion, jalapeno, and tomato with their skins on until slightly blackened.
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Peel the grilled aromatics and place them in a blender along with fish sauce and lime juice.
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Blend the sauce ingredients until they are slightly chunky but mostly smooth.
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Pour the sauce into a serving dish and sprinkle with chopped cilantro leaves.
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Serve the hot grilled chicken with the dipping sauce and a side of steamed rice or sticky rice.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 813.8kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 40.9g63%
- Saturated Fat 11.2g56%
- Cholesterol 303.0mg101%
- Sodium 29529.2mg1231%
- Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 0.0g
- Protein 91.9g184%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
