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Nutritional Values

🔥580kcal
💪38gProtein
🌾22gCarbs
🥑38gFat
🌿2gFibre
⚖️350 gServing

* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.

Grilled Chicken with Turmeric

How to order / say it
Say it ไก่ย่างขมิ้น — [guy yaang ka-min]
Order I'd like the grilled chicken with turmeric, please.
Locally ขอไก่ย่างขมิ้นครับ
Say locally

Juicy grilled chicken marinated with fresh turmeric and herbs

Why try it?

This dish is a staple in Southern Thai BBQ culture, known for its simplicity yet vibrant flavor, highlighting Krabi's use of fresh local herbs.

How it tastes

The chicken is succulent with a slightly crispy skin, bursting with earthy turmeric and fragrant lemongrass, perfect with spicy dipping sauce.

Origin & History — first documented: 1850

Originating in the mid-19th century, this dish became popular in the Southern region of Thailand for its easy preparation and rich flavors representing traditional BBQ styles.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 400 g chicken thighs
  • 🧂 20 g fresh turmeric
  • 🌿 10 g lemongrass
  • 🥣 30 ml fish sauce
  • 🥛 50 ml coconut milk
  • 🍯 20 g palm sugar

Method

  1. 1 Mix turmeric, lemongrass, fish sauce, and coconut milk to create marinade.
  2. 2 Coat chicken thighs in marinade and allow to sit for at least 20 minutes.
  3. 3 Preheat grill and cook chicken thighs, turning occasionally, for about 25 minutes.
  4. 4 Serve with spicy dipping sauce and rice.

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