herb-grilled chicken breasts, thai style

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Vicki Butts (lazyme)
Grapeview, WA

These powerfully seasoned chicken breasts grill up smoky and moist. Serve with minted iced tea and Asian beers.

(1 rating)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Grill

Ingredients For herb-grilled chicken breasts, thai style

  • 1/3 c
    finely chopped fresh basil
  • 1/3 c
    finely chopped fresh mint
  • 1/3 c
    finely chopped cilantro
  • 3 Tbsp
    finely chopped peeled fresh ginger
  • 4
    garlic cloves
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp
    soy sauce
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp
    fish sauce (nam pla)
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp
    canola oil
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp
    dark brown sugar, packed
  • 1
    serrano chili, stemmed and chopped
  • 6
    chicken breasts, boneless and skinless (about 2 1/2 pounds total)

How To Make herb-grilled chicken breasts, thai style

  • 1
    Combine first 10 ingredients in processor. Process until well blended, scraping down sides of bowl occasionally.
  • 2
    Arrange chicken in 13 x 9 x 2-inch glass dish. Spoon herb mixture over chicken, covering completely. Cover dish; chill at least 2 hours, turning chicken occasionally. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Keep chilled.)
  • 3
    Meanwhile, prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Grill chicken until cooked through, about 5 minutes per side.
  • 4
    Cut chicken crosswise into thin slices. Transfer to plates and serve.

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