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Then, stir in the fish sauce, light soy sauce, palm sugar, and turmeric powder until the sugar is fully dissolved.","group":"Preparation","title":"Add the finely minced lemongrass","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Place the chicken in a large bowl or zip-top bag. Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring every piece is well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.","group":"Marinating","title":"Place the chicken","timerMinutes":120,"sourceTitle":"Marinating"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Prepare your grill for medium heat. Grill the chicken, skin-side down first, for about 15-20 minutes per side. Flip occasionally to ensure even cooking and prevent the skin from burning. The chicken is done when the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).","group":"Cooking","title":"Prepare your grill","timerMinutes":40,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Let the chicken rest for 5-10 minutes before chopping into bite-sized pieces and serving.","group":"Serving","title":"Let the chicken rest","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Serving"}],"notes":"For the most authentic flavor, use coriander roots rather than just the stems. Marinating overnight is highly recommended to let the flavors penetrate deep into the meat. Serve with sticky rice and nam jim jaew (Thai dipping sauce).","cuisine":{"group":"Southeast Asian","specific":["Thai"]},"course":["appetizer","main"],"cookingMethod":["grill"],"equipment":["mortar and pestle","grill","meat thermometer"],"diet":["high_protein","gluten_free","dairy_free","nut_free"],"allergens":["fish","soy"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":4,"unit":"servings","note":"Approximately 250g per serving"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The chicken can be marinated up to 24 hours in advance."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store leftover chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat in an oven or air fryer to maintain skin crispness."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_57a31de832%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=9e74e931-0338-4b60-8bae-2456afd62e8c","imageAlt":"Thai Grilled Chicken (Gai Yang) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["gai yang","thai grilled chicken","high protein","street food","savory","lemongrass"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Thai Grilled Chicken (Gai Yang)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T20:56:28.524Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T20:56:28.524Z","related":[{"id":"mie_goreng_589c97c20a","slug":"authentic-mie-goreng","title":"Authentic Mie Goreng","description":"A classic Indonesian street food dish featuring savory stir-fried egg noodles tossed with a sweet and salty glaze, crisp vegetables, and a mix of proteins.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":15,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":30,"activeMinutes":30},"cuisine":{"group":"Southeast Asian","specific":["Indonesian"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"medium","diet":["high_protein"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fmie_goreng_589c97c20a%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=8a50402c-7fbe-4b90-9e82-da20e063190a","imageAlt":"Authentic Mie Goreng — recipe cover","tags":["indonesian","street food","noodles","savory","quick meal"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":15,"stepCount":7},{"id":"banh_mi_f517f98aec","slug":"banh-mi-vietnamese-sandwich","title":"Bánh Mì (Vietnamese Sandwich)","description":"A quintessential Vietnamese street food featuring a crusty baguette filled with savory pork, creamy pâté, crisp pickled vegetables, and aromatic fresh herbs.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":15,"cookMinutes":5,"totalMinutes":20,"activeMinutes":20},"cuisine":{"group":"Southeast Asian","specific":["Vietnamese"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["high_protein"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fbanh_mi_f517f98aec%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=95d748db-c3ec-4f86-97b2-405f15d867a1","imageAlt":"Bánh Mì (Vietnamese Sandwich) — recipe cover","tags":["vietnamese","sandwich","street food","banh mi","quick meal","spicy"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":9,"stepCount":5},{"id":"banh_trang_tron_d4f3bf1d89","slug":"banh-trang-tron-vietnamese-mixed-rice-paper","title":"Bánh Tráng Trộn (Vietnamese Mixed Rice Paper)","description":"A popular and addictive Vietnamese street food snack featuring chewy rice paper strips tossed with savory jerky, tart green mango, aromatic Vietnamese coriander, and a spicy, tangy dressing.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":15,"cookMinutes":5,"totalMinutes":20,"activeMinutes":20},"cuisine":{"group":"Southeast Asian","specific":["Vietnamese"]},"course":["appetizer"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["dairy_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fbanh_trang_tron_d4f3bf1d89%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=294e130b-c295-4b32-89de-a9db875c890f","imageAlt":"Bánh Tráng Trộn (Vietnamese Mixed Rice Paper) — recipe cover","tags":["street food","spicy","tangy","chewy","vietnamese snack"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":12,"stepCount":6}]}