Thai Style Grilled Chicken |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Why not add a touch of Oriental flair to your chicken with this Thai style chicken recipe? Time does not include marinating. Ingredients:
6 chicken drumsticks |
6 chicken thighs |
2 stalks lemongrass |
2 1/2 inches piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated |
3 garlic cloves, crushed |
1 red onion, finely chopped |
2 limes, juice and zest of |
3 tablespoons rice vinegar |
3 tablespoons brown sugar |
3 tablespoons olive oil |
Directions:
1. Remove the tough outer skin from the lemon grass and roughly chop. Place the lemon grass, ginger, garlic, onion, lime zest and juice, rice vinegar, sugar and olive oil in a processor and blend until smooth.
2. With a sharp pair of kitchen scissors or knife, make a deep cut into the thighs and to the bone on both sides of the drumsticks.
3. Place the marinade in a large bowl, add the chicken thighs and drumsticks and mix until coated. Cover and chill for at least 2hrs.
4. Grill the chicken on a medium heat for about 15-20 mins turning every 5 mins until the chicken is opaque with no trace of pink at the bone.
5. Serve the chicken and sprinkle with chopped coriander alongside a sweet chilli sauce dip.
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