Entree: Thailand – Isan – ไก่ย่าง ➤ Gai Yang (grilled chicken)

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Serving Size: 4

Ingredients

- 12 whole chicken wings, approx. 3.5 oz (100 g) each; approx. 2 lb 10 oz (1.2 kg) total
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) light soy sauce
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) fish sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, smashed
- 2 coriander roots or 2 tbsp (12 g) cilantro stems, minced
- 1 tsp (5 g) ground white pepper
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) palm sugar or brown sugar
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) lime juice (for serving)
- For nam jim jaew (dipping): 2 tbsp (30 ml) fish sauce, 2 tbsp (30 ml) lime juice, 1 tbsp (15 g) toasted rice powder, 2 tbsp (30 g) thinly sliced shallot, 1–2 red chilies minced

Instructions

1. Blend or finely mince garlic, coriander root (or cilantro stems), white pepper, sugar, soy sauce, fish sauce, and oil to make a marinade; coat wings and marinate 1–2 hours or overnight. Thread or arrange wings for even grilling.
2. Grill wings over medium-high charcoal or gas grill, turning until charred and cooked through, about 10–15 minutes; serve hot with lime wedges and nam jim jaew made by mixing dipping ingredients and adjusting to taste.