Thai Grilled Chicken with Sweet & Spicy Dipping Sauce
"In this recipe for gai yang, or Thai grilled chicken, the chicken marinade is enriched with a little coconut milk, which keeps the meat moist during grilling. Prepare the sweet-and-spicy dipping sauce the day you want to use it, because it loses freshness quickly. If you prefer to use chicken breasts instead of thighs and drumsticks, use 3 bone-in breast halves and cut each in half crosswise for 6 servings total...."
INGREDIENTS
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3 medium cloves garlic
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2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns, coarsely ground
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2 tablespoons minced cilantro stems
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Pinch of salt
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2 tablespoons fish sauce (see Tips)
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1/2 cup “lite” coconut milk
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4 pounds bone-in chicken drumsticks and thighs (about 12 pieces), skin removed, trimmed
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1/2 cup rice vinegar or cider vinegar
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1/2 cup sugar
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1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
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1 teaspoon minced garlic
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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