Gai Yang Recipe (Thai Grilled Chicken)
Enjoy Thai flavors with this easy Gai Yang recipe! A gluten-free, weeknight-friendly version using juicy boneless, skin-on chicken thighs.
Equipment
- 1 air fry (or grill or skillet)
Ingredients
- 1 - 1.5 lb boneless and skin on chicken thigh (4 -6 pieces)
- 2 tbsp lemongrass (or 1 stalk) (You can also use frozen lemongrass.)
- 2 tbsp minced garlic (6-8 cloves)
- 1 tbsp minced ginger (or 1 big knob)
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 2 tbsp coconut sugar (or granulated monk fruit for keto friendly)
- 1 tsp ground pepper (preferably white pepper)
- 4 stems (or 1 cilantro root optional)
- ¼ cup water
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken : Debone the chicken thighs if not already boneless and keep the skin on. Cut along the sides of the bone. Gently scrape the meat away from the bone. Use a fork to poke the flesh all over so the marinade can penetrate deeply.
- Make the Marinade : Blend garlic, ginger, cilantro roots or stems (optional), lemongrass, fish sauce, coconut sugar, and ground pepper into a smooth paste. Massage into the chicken and marinate for at least 20 minutes.
Grill The Chicken : Skin Side Down First.
- Air Fryer: Cook at 360°F (182°C) for 18–20 minutes.Grill: Grill over medium heat for about 7-8 minutes per side.Oven: Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25–30 minutes. Line a baking sheet with foil, place a rack on top, and arrange the chicken skin-side down. Flip halfway through for even browning.
- Serve hot with sticky rice and your favorite dipping sauce. Mine is Nam Jim Jeaw.
Notes
Note :
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I sincerely thank you for visiting my blog and I appreciate you checking out my passion - recipes! If you enjoy these recipes, please share them, rate 5 stars and leave reviews of ones you try, as it will help the blog continue creating new recipe content. Your recommendation is the highest review I could hope for. Your support means the world to me. Note 2: You can't over cook chicken thigh but using medium or medium low heat helps the chicken skin not burn before the meat cooks.