
Kai Yang (Garlic Chicken) Thai Serves 4-5 INGREDIENTS
3 lb. roasting chicken or 2 lbs. chicken breasts 6 cloves garlic 2 teaspoons salt 2 tablespoons black peppercorns 4 whole plants fresh coriander, including roots 2 tablespoons lemon juice
COOKING METHOD
Cut chicken into serving-sized pieces. Crush garlic with salt. Coarsely crush peppercorns with mortar and pestle or in a blender. Finely chop the well-washed coriander - roots, stems, and leaves. Mix all seasonings together and rub into chicken. Cover and let stand for at least 1 hour or in the refrigerator overnight. Put pieces of chicken on a grill tray and put under a hot grill approximately 6 inches from heat. Cook, turning over every 5 minutes, until chicken is tender and skin is crisp. Serve with rice, fresh sliced tomatoes and seasoned with a pinch of chili powder, salt, lemon juice to taste. Alternatively, use thinly sliced onion. SOURCE: AsianConnections
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