Thai Grilled Chicken Skewers - Gai Yang Recipe
Nothing says summer fun like spicy, smoky, grilled meat on a stick. These Thai Grilled Chicken Skewers also known as Gai Yang. Served with fluffy coconut rice, and a light Thai cucumber salad, this meal is perfect for dining al fresco while sipping a cool beverage.
Thai Grilled Chicken Skewers - Gai Yang Recipe
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8 to 10
boneless chicken thighs
1 package
oak wood chips for smoking
1
Napoleon Stainless Steel Smoker Pipe or Smoker Box
3
limes
2
red chilis, sliced
3 cups
cooked coconut rice
Cilantro for serving
Marinade:
1 large
lemongrass stalk
6 cloves
garlic
2 tbsp.
lime juice + zest
2
red chili, finely chopped
3 tbsp.
fish sauce
2 tbsp.
sake
1 tsp.
sesame oil
3 tbsp.
brown sugar
2 tbsp.
honey
½ tbsp.
black pepper
- Slice the chicken thighs into bite-sized chunks and set aside.
- In a large bowl combine all of the marinade ingredients. Add the chicken and marinate in the fridge for at least 3 hours up to overnight.
- Remove the cooking grids and sear plates on one side of the grill. Replace the cooking grids with the Napoleon Stainless Steel Smoker Box (or use the Pipe on top of the sear plates).
- Preheat the grill to around 400°F.
- Remove the chicken from the fridge and thread it onto skewers, slice the remaining 2 limes in half.
- Grill the chicken and lime halves over direct heat for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until an internal temperature of 165°F is reached, there are nice grill marks have formed on all sides and they’re lightly smoky.
- Serve the chicken skewers over hot coconut rice with your favorite side dishes, like Thai cucumber salad.
This meal is fast and easy to make. You could even prep everything and toss it into a freezer bag for a quick weeknight meal. These Thai Grilled Chicken Skewers are a huge winner and will make it into your dinner rotation. What’s your favorite food to grill on a stick? Share your recipes, stories, and photos to our social pages like Grills Facebook and Instagram using the hashtags #BBQonaStick and #NapoleonGrills.
Happy Grilling!
Combine the marinade ingredients.
Marinate the chicken for at least 3 hours.
Thread the chicken onto skewers
Grill the chicken over direct heat
For extra smoky flavor add the Napoleon Stainless Steel Smoker Box
and wood chips
Serve with coconut rice and cucumber salad
What a delightful meal
I used to be the Sultana of Sizzle, but you can call me Andrea. I have always been passionate about food. Even though I was majoring in Art and Graphic Design, I would frequently be found cooking for my friends and family.
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Combine the marinade ingredients.
Marinate the chicken for at least 3 hours.
Thread the chicken onto skewers
Grill the chicken over direct heat
For extra smoky flavor add the Napoleon Stainless Steel Smoker Box
and wood chips
Serve with coconut rice and cucumber salad
What a delightful meal
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