Description
Thai Sticky Rice with Grilled Chicken is an authentic Thai dish featuring juicy marinated chicken, steamed sticky rice, and spicy dipping sauces. Perfect for family meals or gatherings, this traditional recipe combines sweet, savory, and smoky flavors with cultural heritage.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1.5 teaspoons ground white pepper
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 5 pound chicken (or 2 Cornish hens)
Instructions
- Peel the head of garlic and put all cloves into the mortar and pestle. Pound the garlic until all cloves are broken down.
- Add the salt and white pepper and continue pounding until a smooth paste is formed. Add the honey and mix until incorporated into the marinade.
- Place the marinade in a large gallon-size ziplock bag with the chicken or Cornish hens. Massage the marinade into the chicken, then place in the refrigerator and allow to marinate for at least 2 hours, or up to overnight.
- Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the marinated chicken on the grill rack of a roasting pan and cook in the oven for 1 hour.
- Turn the chicken over and cook on the other side for 20 additional minutes.
- Flip back to the front side, turn the oven up to HIGH BROIL, and cook for 8 more minutes to achieve crisp skin.
- Serve chicken with green papaya salad and sticky rice. Don’t forget the nam jim gai or nam jim jaew dipping sauces! Enjoy!
Notes
- For best flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
- Sticky rice should be freshly steamed for the best texture.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F internally.
- Pair with dipping sauces for authentic Thai flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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