Laotian grilled chicken called ping gai is a lovely recipe to represent the flavors of Lao. It doesn’t take long at all to whip up the marinade. You should let it develop the flavors with the chicken for a minimum of two hours, but overnight is best if you have the time. Of course serve it along side some sticky rice, and a green papaya salad, for a delicious meal. Enjoy!
Laotian Grilled Chicken (Ping Gai)
A finger licking good grilled chicken recipe that exudes the flavors of Laos.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 271 kcal
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken drums
- 1 Tablespoon chopped lemongrass
- 1 Tablespoon black pepper coarsely ground
- 4 cloves garlic crushed
- 1 Tablespoon ground palm sugar or brown sugar
- 2 Tablespoons oyster sauce
- 2 Tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 Tablespoons lime juice
- 1 Tablespoon sambal Olek
- 1 bunch cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Mix all the marinade ingredients together in a bowl.
- Add in the chicken legs and coat well
- Pour everything into a ziploc or air tight container and refrigerate for a minimum or two hours or overnight.
- Heat your grill to medium high heat and grill until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
- Serve with a little cilantro to garnish and of course some sticky rice.
- Enjoy
Nutrition Facts
Laotian Grilled Chicken (Ping Gai)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 271 Calories from Fat 126
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 139mg 46%
Sodium 1118mg 47%
Potassium 416mg 12%
Total Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Sugars 2g
Protein 27g 54%
Vitamin A 4.1%
Vitamin C 4.5%
Calcium 3.4%
Iron 7.4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
