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How to Make Laotian Grilled Chicken (Ping Gai) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Laotian Grilled Chicken, also known as Ping Gai, is a popular dish in Laos that is loved for its flavorful and aromatic qualities. This dish involves marinating chicken in a blend of herbs, spices, and other seasonings before grilling it to perfection. The result is juicy, tender, and incredibly delicious chicken that is perfect for any occasion.

What sets Laotian Grilled Chicken apart from other grilled chicken recipes is its use of a unique marinade that includes ingredients like lem...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns, or more to taste
  • 1 large bunch fresh cilantro stems and leaves
  • 3 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 pinches cayenne pepper
  • 10 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • ⅔ cup seasoned rice vinegar
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 4 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 tablespoon sambal oelek (chile paste)
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • ¼ cup freshly chopped cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons honey, or more to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 4 hrs
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 chicken thighs

  • Grind peppercorns coarsely using a mortar and pestle, electric grinder, or spice mill.
  • Chop cilantro finely and transfer to a mixing bowl. Stir in the freshly ground pepper, oyster sauce, soy sauce, fish sauce, oil, and cayenne. Add chicken thighs and toss by hand until completely coated. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the fridge for 4 to 12 hours.
  • Combine rice vinegar, lime juice, garlic, sambal, fish sauce, cilantro, and honey to make the dipping sauce. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Preheat grill for medium- to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Place chicken thighs on the grill, discarding any excess marinade. Cover and grill until thighs spring back to the touch, 5 to 6 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 155 degrees F (68 degrees C). Slice and serve with the dipping sauce.

    • Nutrition

    221 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 71mg
    • Sodium: 961mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 10g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 20g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 24mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 262mg

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    Grilling recipes
    Marinating recipes
    Chicken recipes
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