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Pad Thai
Medium 40 min~510 kcal 8/10
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Gai Yang
Thai grilled chicken marinated with cilantro root, garlic, white pepper, fish sauce, soy sauce, and palm sugar.
Hard⏱️ 2 hr 58 min📖 1 min readServes 4~522 kcal🇹🇭 Thai🌍 Full translation
24 min prep 34 min cook 120 min rest
- #High Protein
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Timeline
Total 2 h 58 min- Prep24 min
- Resting/Marinating2 h
- Cooking34 min
Ingredients
4 servings
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For the chicken
- 1.1 kg Chicken thighs
For the marinade
- 0.4 demet Cilantro stems
- 5 diş Garlic
- 0.7 çay kaşığı(~3.5 ml) White pepper
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Fish sauce
- 1.5 yemek kaşığı(~23 ml) Soy sauce
- 1 yemek kaşığı(~15 ml) Brown sugar
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Vegetable oil
For serving
- 1.5 su bardağı(~300 ml) Rice
- 2 adet Cucumbers
- 1 adet Lime
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Instructions
- 1
Crush the cilantro stems, garlic, and white pepper in a mortar.
- 2
Add the fish sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, and vegetable oil and mix the marinade.
- 3
Coat the chicken thighs with the marinade and refrigerate for 2 hours.
2 hr120:00 - 4
Wash the rice for serving and prepare it as pilaf.
- 5
Put the chicken on the grill and cook the first side over medium heat for 17 minutes.
17 min17:00 - 6
Turn the chicken and cook the second side for 15 minutes, browning the skin.
15 min15:00 - 7
Serve gai yang with cucumber, lime, and rice.
💡 Tip: If you cannot find cilantro roots, use the stems; the leaves do not give the marinade the same earthy aroma.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve gai yang as a chicken main dish with jasmine rice, cucumber, and optional spicy lime sauce.
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Nutrition (per serving)
~522
kcal calories
38
g protein
28
g carbs
30
g fat
Protein 28%Carbs 21%Fat 51%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Seafood
- Soy
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Gai Yang make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Gai Yang take?
Prep 24 minutes, cooking 34 minutes, including 120 minutes of passive resting; 178 minutes in total.Is Gai Yang difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Gai Yang have?
Approximately 522 kcal per serving. Protein: 38g, carbs: 28g, fat: 30g.Which allergens does Gai Yang contain?
This recipe contains Seafood, Soy. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Gai Yang belong to?
This recipe belongs to Thai cuisine.How many ingredients does Gai Yang need?
This recipe needs 11 ingredients.
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