Description
Enhance your grilled chicken with this spicy, sweet and savory marinade and sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
FOR THE MARINADE
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lime (juice)
- 2 cloves garlic (sliced)
- 1 inch ginger (sliced)
- 1/2 cup pickle juice
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tbsp chili flakes
- 3 tbsp Thai fish sauce
- 1 tbsp parsley flakes
FOR THE SAUCE
- 1 lime (juice)
- 2 tbsp Thai fish sauce
- 1/4 cup pickle juice
- 1/5 cup sugar
- 1 garlic clove (sliced)
- 1 tsp chili flakes
- 1 tsp corn starch
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
Instructions
FOR THE MARINADE
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, lime juice, and pickle juice.
- Add sugar, and whisk vigorously until dissolved.
- Add the rest of the marinade ingredients, mix well.
- Add chicken breast strips, and leave covered over night or for at least 2 hours in the refrigerator.
- Grill chicken over medium heat until golden brown on the outside, and juicy on the inside.
FOR THE SAUCE
- Mix all ingredients except for corn starch and water in a pan.
- Bring to a boil while gently whisking. Let simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add corn starch to water in a separate bowl and whisk until dissolved.
- Add half of the corn starch mix to the sauce, and simmer for another 5 minutes. Add more if needed for texture.
- Remove and cool down slightly.
- Pour a third of the sauce on top of the grilled chicken. Save the rest as additional sauce and dressing.
Notes
Makes enough for about 1-2 lbs of chicken breasts
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Side
- Cuisine: American, Thai