Thai-Style Grilled Chicken Breasts

By RoketJSquerl

If you like the flavors of Thai food then you'll love this simple grilled chicken recipe. After cooking, the chicken is brushed with a flavorful sauce that is a little sweet, a little tart, and little spicy all at the same time. The sauce only takes a few minutes to make and really brings the grilled chicken to life (so to speak). I served it with steamed jasmine rice and a boat load of stir-fried veggies.

•Boneless chicken breasts can get dry on the grill. For tender, juicy meat, quickly grill the chicken breasts over high heat. Pay close attention to the chicken as it grills, since boneless meat cooks much faster than bone-in chicken.
•Brushing the chicken breasts with some of the sauce as they come off the grill and allowing them to rest allows the flavors to come together before serving.

Ingredients

• 1/2 Cup White Vinegar
• 1/3 Cup Sugar
• 1/4 Teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
• 1/2 Cup Chopped Fresh Cilantro Leaves
• 2 Tablespoons Fish Sauce (see Note)
• 1 Tablespoon Grated Fresh Ginger
• 3 Garlic Cloves, minced
• 4 Boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 pounds)
• 1 Tablespoon Vegetable Oil
• Salt and Pepper

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Heat vinegar, sugar, and pepper flakes in small saucepan over medium-high heat until sugar dissolves, about 1 minute. Off heat, stir in cilantro, fish sauce, ginger, and garlic.

Rub chicken with oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill over hot fire until cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to platter and brush with 1/4 cup sauce. Tent with foil and let rest 5 minutes. Serve, passing remaining sauce at table.