Best Grilled Thai Chicken Breasts With Herb Lemongrass Crust Recipes

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Provided by Nagi | RecipeTin Eats

Time 16m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 lb / 1 kg chicken thigh fillets ((skinless, boneless) (Note 1))
1 large lemongrass stalk (, white part only very finely chopped (about 2 tbsp) (Note 2))
6 cloves garlic (, minced)
2 tbsp lime juice
2 tsp finely chopped red chili ((optional but recommended))
3 tbsp fish sauce
2 tbsp Chinese cooking wine (, sherry or sake (Japanese cooking wine) (Note 4))
1 tsp sesame oil ((optional))
3 tbsp brown sugar or palm sugar
2 tbsp honey ((or 1 tbsp brown sugar))
1/2 tbsp black pepper ((adjust to taste - this adds spiciness))
Lime wedges
Red chili (, finely sliced (optional))
Cilantro / coriander leaves ((optional))

Steps:

Place Marinade ingredients in a large ziplock bag. Massage to mix.
Add the chicken into the ziplock bag and massage to spread the marinade over all the chicken. Marinate for a minimum of 3 hours, preferably overnight (up to 24 hours).
Remove chicken from the Marinade and discard the Marinade (unless baking in the oven - refer Note 3).
Heat the outdoor grill on medium high. Or heat 1/2 tbsp oil in a non stick pan over medium high heat on the stove.
Cook the chicken until golden brown - around 3 minutes each side.
Rest for a few minutes before serving with lime wedges on the side, and garnished with fresh chilies and cilantro, if using.

Grilled Thai Chicken Breasts With Herb-Lemongrass Crust image

Provided by gailanng

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups chopped fresh cilantro, divided (leaves and tender stems)
3/4 cup coconut milk
1/4 cup finely chopped lemongrass (from about 2 stalks)
12 fresh basil leaves, minced
3 thai bird chiles, 2 jalapenos or 2 medium serranos, stemmed, seeded, and finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons light brown sugar, packed
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
3/4 teaspoon ground coriander
12 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 to 5-1/2 lb.)
2 limes, cut into wedges for serving

Steps:

Combine 1-1/4 cups of the cilantro with the coconut milk, lemongrass, basil, chiles, garlic, salt, brown sugar, pepper, and coriander in a food processor or blender and purée until smooth.
Arrange the chicken breasts in a nonreactive baking dish or other container large enough to accommodate them in a snug single layer. Pour the marinade over the breasts and turn to coat them well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to 1 day.
Heat a gas grill to medium high or prepare a medium-hot charcoal fire. Grill the chicken (covered on a gas grill) until it has good grill marks on the first side, 4 to 5 minutes. Flip the chicken (covering the grill) and continue to cook until firm to the touch and completely cooked through (check by making a slice into one of the thicker breasts), 5 to 6 more minutes.
Transfer to a platter and let rest for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup cilantro and serve with the lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422.3, Fat 12.3, SaturatedFat 7.1, Cholesterol 151, Sodium 2034.6, Carbohydrate 25.5, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 21, Protein 51

Thai Chicken Breasts image

Provided by MarieRynr

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 1/2 tablespoons grated fresh gingerroot
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded thin
1/2 cup flour
salt and pepper, to season flour,to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon fish sauce or 1 teaspoon anchovy paste (optional)
1 cup sugar snap pea (mangetout)

Steps:

combine the gingerrot, garlic and red pepper flakes in a cup and set aside.
Mix flour with salt and pepper to taste and dredge chicken pieces in this.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet.
Saute the chicken until browned on both sides and cooked through.
Remove the chicken and put in a warm dish, set aside in low oven to keep warm.
Add the ginger-garlic mixture to the skillet and saute until lightly browned.
Add the soy sauce, brown sugar, vinegar and fish sauce (if using).
Bring the mixture to a boil.
Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring frequently, until the sauce reduces and thickens.
Pour the sauce over the chicken pieces in the warm serving dish and keep warm until ready to serve.
Trim and shred the sugar snap peas diagonally.
Just prior to serving sprinkle the top of the chicken with the shredded snap peas.