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

Thai Grilled Chicken

Name: Thai Grilled Chicken Recipe
Prep time: 8 h
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: Poultry
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 cloves Garlic, minced; 2 (1-1/2 lb ea) Chicken Breast Halves; 2 (1-1/2 lb ea) Chicken Leg Quarters; Additional Items:; Cooking Spray; Large Skillet; Spice or Coffee Grinder; Medium Bowl; Resealable Plastic Storage Bag

Recipe courtesy of Cooking Light magazine

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

Ingredients:

White Peppercorns
Coriander Seeds
Minced Fresh Cilantro Stems (optional)
Low-sodium Soy Sauce
Vegetable Oil
Kosher or Sea Salt
Garlic, minced
Chicken Breast Halves
Chicken Leg Quarters

Additional Items:

• Cooking Spray
• Large Skillet
• Spice or Coffee Grinder
• Medium Bowl
• Resealable Plastic Storage Bag

Directions:

Place peppercorns and coriander seeds in a large skillet over medium-high heat on the grill's side burner; cook 1 minute or until toasted. Turn off side burner.
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) in a bowl.
Loosen skin from chicken breasts and thighs by inserting fingers, gently pushing between skin and meat.
Rub the seasoning mixture under loosened chicken skin.
Place chicken in a resealable plastic storage bag.
Add marinade to the resealable plastic storage bag.
Seal and place in refrigerator 3 to 8 hours.
Preheat grill to medium.
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 (165℉).
When done, remove and serve.