19 June 2011 by Lars

Thai grilled chicken with Cilantro sauce

From http://www.delish.com/recipefinder/thai-grilled-chicken-cilantro-dipping-sauce-recipe-8186

• 2   jalapeño peppers, seeds and ribs removed
• 4   cloves garlic, 2 smashed, 2 minced
• 1/2 cup(s) lightly packed cilantro leaves and stems, plus 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
• 2  tablespoon(s) Asian fish sauce (nam pla or nuoc mam)
• 1  tablespoon(s) cooking oil
• 1  teaspoon(s) Asian sesame oil
• 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
• 4   boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/3 pounds in all)
• 6  tablespoon(s) rice-wine vinegar
• 1  tablespoon(s) sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon(s) dried red-pepper flakes
• 1 1/2 tablespoon(s) water

Directions

1. Light the grill or heat the broiler. In a blender or food processor, puree the jalapeños, smashed garlic cloves, the 1/2 cup cilantro leaves and stems, the fish sauce, cooking oil, sesame oil and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt. Put the chicken in a shallow dish and coat it with the cilantro puree.
2. Grill the chicken over moderately high heat or broil it for 5 minutes. Turn and cook until just done, about 5 minutes longer.
3. Meanwhile, in a small stainless-steel saucepan, bring the vinegar, sugar and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt to a simmer, stirring. Simmer for 2 minutes. Pour the liquid into a small glass or stainless-steel bowl and let cool. Add the minced garlic, the 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro, the red-pepper flakes and water. Serve each chicken breast with a small bowl of the dipping sauce alongside.

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