Thai Grilled Chicken


posted by Terrytx 04-28-99 7:50 AM

* Exported from MasterCook *

Thai Grilled Chicken

Recipe By : Better Homes & Gardens-Low Cal/Low Fat-Spring,99
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Chicken Low Fat
Grilling

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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6 medium skinless boneless chicken breast halves -- (about 1-1/2 lbs)
1/2 cup rice wine or dry sherry
1/3 cup oyster sauce
2 teaspoons finely shredded lime peel
1/4 cup lime juice
2 tablespoons chili paste
4 green onions, sliced -- (1/2 cup)
4 cloves garlic -- minced
2 tablespoons honey


Rinse chicken; pat dry with paper towels. Place chicken in a plastic bag set in a shallow dish.

For marinade, stir together wine or sherry, oyster sauce, lime peel, lime juice, chili paste, green onions, and garlic.

Pour over chicken. Marinate in the refrigerator 6-8 hrs., turning bag occasionally.

Drain chicken, reserving 1 cup marinade; discard remaining marinade. Pour reserved marinade into a small saucepan. Bring to boiling. Cook, uncovered, for 5 min. or till reduced to 1/2 cup. Remove from heat; stir in honey.

Grill chicken on the rack of an uncovered grill directly over med. coals for 12-15 min. or till chicken is tender and no longer pink, turning once.

Brush with hot marinade during the last 5 min. of grilling. To serve, slice 4 of the chicken breast diagonally into slices.

Serve with Asian Slaw. Shred remaining chicken. Cover tightly and refrigerate for Warm Chicken Noodle Salad.

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