Thai BBQ Chicken Recipe – Thai Special
Thai BBQ Chicken, also known as Gai Yang, is a beloved Thai street food featuring juicy, marinated chicken grilled over charcoal until smoky and golden. Infused with garlic, fish sauce, cilantro roots, and white pepper, this authentic Thai grilled chicken recipe delivers bold sweet-savory flavors and tender meat. Perfect for barbecues, gatherings, or traditional Thai meals, Gai Yang pairs beautifully with sticky rice and spicy dipping sauces.
- Prep Time15 min
- Cook Time30 min
- Perform Time2 hr 15 min
- Total Time3 hr
Thai BBQ Chicken Ingredients:
- 1 whole chicken, butterflied or cut into pieces
- 3 tbsp fish sauce
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp palm sugar or brown sugar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp cilantro roots or stems, crushed
- 1 tsp white pepper
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
Thai BBQ Chicken Instructions:
Clean and pat the chicken dry thoroughly.
Mix fish sauce, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, honey, garlic, cilantro roots, pepper, and oil.
Rub the marinade all over the chicken, coating evenly.
Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for several hours.
Preheat a grill or charcoal barbecue to medium heat.
Place chicken skin-side down on the grill.
Grill slowly, turning occasionally, until cooked through.
Baste with leftover marinade while grilling for extra flavor.
Cook until the skin is golden and slightly charred.
Remove from grill and rest briefly.
Chop into serving pieces and serve hot.
Recipe Notes :
Butterflying the chicken ensures even cooking and juicy results.
Marinating for at least 2 hours enhances authentic Thai flavor.
Charcoal grilling gives the best smoky street-style aroma.
Cook over medium heat to prevent burning from sugar and honey.
Baste lightly to keep the chicken moist and glossy.
