Herb Grilled Chicken Breasts, Thai Style

[ChristineP]

Hello all,

I am making these for dinner tomorrow night - they are already marinating! :) A good use of my fresh herbs growing on my deck, too. I'll let you know how they come out.

Herb Grilled Chicken Breasts, Thai Style

POINTS® value | 4
Servings | 4
Source: Bon Appetit, July 1998

Ingredients

1/3 cup fresh minced basil
1/3 cup fresh minced mint leaves
1/3 cup fresh minced cilantro
3 Tbsp fresh minced ginger root
4 clove garlic clove(s), minced
1 1/2 Tbsp soy sauce
1 1/2 Tbsp fish sauce
1 Tbsp canola oil
1 1/2 Tbsp dark brown sugar
1 average serrano chile, chopped
1 pound uncooked boneless, skinless chicken breast(s)

Instructions

Combine first 10 ingredients in processor. Process until well blended, scraping down sides of bowl occasionally.

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.)

Meanwhile, prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Grill chicken until cooked through, about 5 minutes per side.

Cut chicken crosswise into thin slices. Transfer to plates and serve.

Enjoy!
Christine
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[ChristineP]

Oh my goodness, this was SO yummy! I marinated the chicken overnight, and it was so yummy and flavorful. I used red pepper flakes in place of the serrano chili. The chicken was a little spicy, with just the "right kick" to it.

Definitely a keeper! :D

Christine
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