Grilled Chicken with Jaew Dip
Last updated: 8 Sept 2026
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Ingredients
- 4 chicken thighs/drumsticks
- coriander root, garlic, pepper (pounded)
- light soy sauce, fish sauce, sugar
- jaew dip: fish sauce, tamarind, chilli flakes, toasted rice, spring onion
Method
- Marinate chicken with the pounded paste and sauces for 1 hour
- Grill over medium heat, turning, until cooked with fragrant charred skin
- Mix the jaew dip until punchy
- Slice the chicken and serve with jaew
How to Choose
Choose fresh pink thighs/drumsticks with non-slimy skin; freshly toasted rice; bright-red chilli flakes.
Chef's Secret
Secret: marinate long enough to penetrate; grill over medium heat without rushing, turning often to avoid burning; add coarsely ground toasted rice to the jaew for extra aroma.
Fresh chicken thighs/drumsticks + coriander root + garlic full set at Fresh Market Online.
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