Laotian Grilled Chicken (Ping Gai) Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Laotian Grilled Chicken (Ping Gai) Recipe). This particular ping gai (Laotian for 'grilled chicken') recipe seems to have originated from the Queen Mother Cafe in Toronto, so some North-Americanization may have occurred. But rest assured, this is at least twice as good as your average grilled chicken, North American or otherwise. Generous amounts of freshly ground pepper and chopped cilantro are the main players in the marinade, while a sweet, garlicky dipping sauce is the perfect accompaniment.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Additional: 4hrs

Total: 4hrs30 mins

Servings: 10

Yield: 10 chicken thighs

Laotian Grilled Chicken (Ping Gai) Recipe

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

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Grind peppercorns coarsely using a mortar and pestle electric grinder or spice mill.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Combine rice vinegar lime juice garlic sambal fish sauce cilantro and honey to make the dipping sauce. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Step 4

Preheat grill for medium- to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.

Step 5

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.

Nutritional Information

Laotian Grilled Chicken (Ping Gai) Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:10

Calories: 221

% Daily Value *

Protein: 20.2g 40%

Carbohydrates: 10g 3%

Dietary Fiber: 0.6g 3%

Sugars: 7.6g

Fat: 11.1g 17%

Saturated Fat: 2.8g 14%

Cholesterol: 71mg 24%

Vitamin A Iu: 627.4IU 13%

Niacin Equivalents: 9mg 69%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 20%

Vitamin C: 4.7mg 8%

Folate: 14.6mcg 4%

Calcium: 24.2mg 2%

Iron: 1.4mg 8%

Magnesium: 30.8mg 11%

Potassium: 261.5mg 7%

Sodium: 961.3mg 39%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 7%

Calories From Fat: 100.3

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.