HERB-GRILLED CHICKEN BREASTS, THAI STYLE

Herb-Grilled Chicken Breasts, Thai Style image

Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)

Categories Chicken

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

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1/3 c finely chopped fresh basil
1/3 c finely chopped fresh mint
1/3 c finely chopped cilantro
3 Tbsp finely chopped peeled fresh ginger
4 garlic cloves
1 1/2 Tbsp soy sauce
1 1/2 Tbsp fish sauce (nam pla)
1 1/2 Tbsp canola oil
1 1/2 Tbsp dark brown sugar, packed
1 serrano chili, stemmed and chopped
6 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless (about 2 1/2 pounds total)

Steps:

1. Combine first 10 ingredients in processor. Process until well blended, scraping down sides of bowl occasionally.
2. Arrange chicken in 13 x 9 x 2-inch glass dish. Spoon herb mixture over chicken, covering completely. Cover dish; chill at least 2 hours, turning chicken occasionally. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Keep chilled.)
3. Meanwhile, prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Grill chicken until cooked through, about 5 minutes per side.
4. Cut chicken crosswise into thin slices. Transfer to plates and serve.