Thai chicken

When it comes to Thai chicken recipes, there are countless variations to choose from. Whether it’s a simple stir-fry or a more complex curry, there’s a dish to suit every taste.

But where do these recipes come from? Let’s take a look at the history of Thai chicken dishes, and how they’ve become so popular around the world.

It’s thought that the first Thai chicken recipe was created over 2,000 years ago. During this time, the Thai people were heavily influenced by both India and China. This can be seen in the use of ingredients such as ginger, garlic, and chili peppers, which are all common in Thai cuisine.

Advice

When making Thai chicken, the key is to get the balance of flavors just right. Start by marinating the chicken in a mixture of fish sauce, garlic, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Make sure to leave the chicken to marinate for at least an hour, as this will help to tenderize it and give it more flavor. Once the chicken is marinated, cook it in a hot skillet with a bit of oil until it's golden brown. Finally, add in your favorite Thai flavors, like lemongrass, ginger, and chili paste, and cook until everything is fragrant and the chicken is cooked through. Serve your Thai chicken with fresh herbs, a squeeze of lime, and some steamed jasmine rice for a delicious and flavorful meal.

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Recipes

 

Thai Chicken with Hot-Sour-Salty-Sweet Sauce

4/5 - 915 votes

• dipping sauce
• water
• garlic
• thai chile
• cilantro
• vegetable oil
• tamarind concentrate dissolved
• fish sauce
• lime juice
• sugar
• marinated chicken
• pepper
• cilantro
• fish sauce
• chicken leg

 

Thai Grilled Chicken with Cilantro Dipping Sauce

5/5 - 482 votes

• oil
• sugar
• asian sesame oil
• water
• cilantro
• salt
• red pepper flake
• fish sauce
• jalapeño
• chicken breast
• garlic
• rice wine vinegar

 

Thai Grilled Chicken (Gai Yang)

4.96/5 - 48 votes

• sesame oil
• lemongrass
• black pepper
• chicken thigh
• chinese wine
• honey
• lime juice
• red chili
• brown sugar
• fish sauce
• garlic
• cilantro
• lime
• red chili

 

Southern Thai Chicken (Grilled or Baked)

4.98/5 - 37 votes

• turmeric
• white pepper
• brown sugar
• fish sauce
• oyster sauce
• cilantro
• garlic
• chicken thigh cutlet

 

Thai-Style Grilled Chicken (Gai Yang) Recipe

4.7/5 - 9 votes

• coriander
• thai sweet chile dipping sauce
• chicken
• cilantro
• fish sauce
• white pepper
• dark soy sauce
• segments lemongrass
• light brown sugar
• garlic

 

Thai Chicken with Mushrooms, Green Beans and Basil

4/5 - 4 votes

• basil
• fish sauce
• sugar
• oyster sauce
• corn
• green bean
• salt
• mushroom
• garlic
• jalapeño
• vegetable oil
• green onion
• chicken breast cutlet

 

Thai Chicken with Basil

4/5 - 3 votes

• water
• onion
• basil
• soy sauce
• sugar
• chicken breast
• fish sauce
• oil
• garlic
• red chile

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