Herb Grilled Chicken, Thai Style

Herb Grilled Chicken, Thai Style

Adapted from: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Herb-Grilled-Chicken-Breasts-Thai-Style-5471

Ingredients:

·         1/3 cup finely chopped fresh basil

·         1/3 cup finely chopped fresh mint

·         1/3 cup finely chopped cilantro

·         3 tablespoons finely chopped peeled fresh ginger

·         4 garlic cloves

·         1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce

·         1 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce 

·         1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil

·         1 1/2 tablespoons washed/brown sugar

·         1 teaspoon red curry paste mixed with 1 tablespoon coconut milk

·         Chicken pieces (I used leg and thigh parts)

Procedure:
Combine first 10 ingredients until well blended.

Spoon herb mixture over chicken, covering completely. Cover dish; chill at least 2 hours, turning chicken occasionally. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Keep chilled.)

Cook in turbo oven at 200C for 25 minutes.

If using boneless chicken breasts, grill chicken until cooked through, about 5 minutes per side.

Cut chicken into strips before serving if using boneless chicken breasts.

My Notes:

I don’t know which ingredient in this dish made my chicken so moist and tender. This dish is so flavorful. I’ve never eaten chicken with this texture. It simply melts in your mouth..

The cilantro flavor is very strong and so you should lessen it if you’re not a cilantro fan.