Gai Yahng (Thai Grilled Chicken with Sweet Chile Sauce) | Saveur

Gai Yahng (Thai Grilled Chicken with Sweet Chile Sauce) | Saveur

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Though the chicken is normally spatchcocked for this smoky Thai specialty, cutting it into pieces works just as well. Cilantro leaves and stems are a fine substitute for the cilantro root...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (3–4-lb.) chicken, cut into 8 pieces
  • 1 cup roughly chopped cilantro leaves and stems
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>3</sub> cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp. canola oil
  • 2 <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>2</sub> tsp. ground white pepper
  • 15 cloves garlic, peeled (10 whole, 5 finely chopped)
  • 1 cup sugar
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>2</sub> cup white vinegar
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • 1 tbsp. crushed red chile flakes

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