Thai-Inspired Grilled Chicken
Thai-Inspired Grilled Chicken brings bright herbaceous notes from cilantro and garlic, balanced by gentle heat from red chiles and warm spices like turmeric and curry powder. A touch of fish sauce adds savory depth while coconut milk caramelizes on the grill for a lightly sweet, smoky finish. Serve it for a casual weekend cookout or a flavorful weeknight dinner.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Thai-Inspired Grilled Chicken, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 48 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 6 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 31
- Heart Health
- 72
- Metabolic
- 21
- Digestive
- 34
- Inflammatory
- 55
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Cut the cilantro roots off at the stems and mince them well.
- 2
Set aside a few cilantro leaves for garnish.
- 3
In a blender or food processor, add the cilantro roots and leaves, garlic, chile peppers, turmeric, curry powder, sugar, and salt, then process into a coarse paste.
- 4
Pour in the fish sauce and blend until smooth.
- 5
Place the chicken in a large shallow dish and rub it with the cilantro paste.
- 6
Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours or overnight.
- 7
Preheat the grill to high heat.
- 8
Lightly oil the grill grate, place the chicken on the prepared grill, and brush it generously with coconut milk.
- 9
Grill the chicken for 8 to 15 minutes per side, depending on the size of the pieces, turning only once and basting occasionally with coconut cream.
- 10
Cook until browned and tender, and the juices run clear.
- Calories 373.81 kcal Moderate 19%
- Protein 65.73 g Good Source 131%
- Carbohydrate 6.68 g 2%
- Total Fat 9.98 g Moderate 13%
- Saturated Fat 0.82 g Low Source 4%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 211.94 mg High 71%
- Sodium 1256.81 mg High 55%
- Dietary Fiber 2.04 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 3.38 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 36.05 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 1.08 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 141.87 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 44.6 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 3.17 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.09 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Thai Inspired Grilled Chicken is made with 10 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 45 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Chili Pepper, Coconut Milk, Curry Powder, and Fish Sauce. Each serving provides about 373.81 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Thai-Inspired Grilled Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are Chili Pepper, Coconut Milk, Curry Powder, Fish Sauce, Fresh Cilantro. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Thai-Inspired Grilled Chicken?
- About 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 373.81 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Thai-Inspired Grilled Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 10 ingredients and 10 steps.
- Is Thai-Inspired Grilled Chicken healthy?
- Thai-Inspired Grilled Chicken has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 373.81 calories and 65.73 g of protein, or 131% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1256.81 mg (55% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Milk and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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