Barbequed Thai Style Chicken

Rich, exciting flavors make this grilled chicken an exotic favorite. Arrange cooked chicken pieces on a serving platter lined with salad greens or a banana leaf. Garnish with cilantro (coriander) sprigs and serve with salad or steamed rice.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 324 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 3 tablespoons fish sauce
• ¼ cup coconut milk
• 3 cloves garlic, peeled
• 1 (3 pound) chicken, cut into pieces
• 1 bunch fresh cilantro with roots
• 3 small red hot chile peppers, seeded and chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat grill for high heat.

Step 2

Cut cilantro roots off at the stem, and mince thoroughly. Set aside a few leaves for garnish. In a blender or food processor, combine cilantro roots and leaves, garlic, chile peppers, turmeric, curry powder, sugar, and salt. Process to a coarse paste. Pour in fish sauce, and blend until smooth.

Step 3

Place chicken in a large shallow dish. Rub with the cilantro paste. Cover, and marinate in the refrigerator at least 3 hours, or overnight.

Step 4

Lightly oil the grill grate. Place chicken on the prepared grill, and brush liberally with coconut milk. Grill chicken 8 to 15 minutes on each side, depending on the size of the pieces. Turn only once, and baste occasionally with coconut cream. Cook until browned and tender, and juices run clear.