Finished chicken on a white plate, sitting on a mat.

Thai Grilled Chicken

Name: Thai Grilled Chicken
Prep time: 8 h
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: Poultry
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons white peppercorns; 1 tablespoon coriander seeds; 1 cup minced fresh cilantro stems (optional); 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon kosher or sea salt; 10 garlic cloves, minced; 2 chicken breast halves (about 1 1/2 pounds); 2 chicken leg quarters (about 1 1/2 pounds); Cooking spray

Recipe courtesy of Cooking Light magazine

Makes: 4 servings
Prep Time: 3 - 8 hours
Cook Time: 15 - 30 minutes

Ingredients:

2  tbsp  white peppercorns
1 tbsp  coriander seeds
1 cup  minced fresh cilantro stems (optional)
3  tbsp  low-sodium soy sauce
2  tbsp  vegetable oil
1 tsp  kosher or sea salt
10  garlic cloves, minced
2   chicken breast halves (about 1 1/2 pounds)
2  chicken leg quarters (about 1 1/2 pounds)
Cooking spray

Directions:

Preheat grill to medium.
Place peppercorns and coriander seeds in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook 1 minute or until toasted.
Place peppercorns and coriander seeds in a spice or coffee grinder; process until finely ground.
Combine the pepper mixture, cilantro (if desired), and next 4 ingredients (cilantro through garlic).
Loosen skin from chicken breasts and thighs by inserting fingers, gently pushing between skin and meat.
Rub the seasoning mixture under loosened chicken skin.
Seal and marinate in refrigerator 3 to 8 hours.
Remove chicken from bag; discard marinade.
Place chicken on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 8 minutes on each side or until chicken is done.
Discard skin.