Gai Jang – Thai grilled chicken

Ingredients for 4 servings:

• 1 kg chicken thighs, boneless
• 4 tbsp soy sauce
• 4 tbsp fish sauce
• 4 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp palm sugar or brown sugar
• 1 tbsp coriander root(s), very finely chopped
• 1 tbsp chili flakes
• 1 tbsp turmeric (turmeric root), ground
• some tamarind paste, 2 tbsp water, should be about as thick as tomato juice
• 2 tbsp fish sauce
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tbsp chili flakes
• ½ tbsp rice, light brown roasted and ground
• 1 clove(s) garlic
• 1 tbsp coriander greens, chopped
• 1 tbsp spring onion(s), chopped
• 1 tsp palm sugar or brown sugar

Instructions

Working time approx. 20 minutes; Rest time approx. 12 hours; Cooking/baking time approx. 15 minutes; Total time approx. 12 hours 35 minutes

with Dip Nam Jim Gai Jang, a very popular Thai dish with a very special dip

Mix together all the ingredients for the marinade. Flatten the chicken thighs and place them in a freezer bag. Let them marinate for a few hours or overnight. Then grill them over medium heat until the thighs are cooked through, turning them frequently. Meanwhile, mix the ingredients for the ‘Nam Jim Gai Jang’ dip and serve with the chicken. Tip: Boneless chicken thighs can be found in Turkish stores.