Thai-style chicken legs topcook.tomathouse.com
Ingredients:
- 8 cm ginger root, peeled and finely grated (about 3 tbsp)
- 0.5 tbsp. + 2 tbsp. l. coconut milk
- 1/4 cup + 1 tsp fish sauce
- 3 tablespoons of honey
- Juice of 3 limes
- 6 cloves garlic, crushed
- 8 chicken drumsticks (about 1 kg), with skin
- 1 tsp rapeseed oil (canola)
- 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- Lime wedges for serving
Preparation:
- Preheat the grill to medium heat. In a large bowl, combine the ginger, 2 tablespoons coconut milk, 1/4 cup fish sauce, 2 tablespoons honey, the juice of 1 lime, half a crushed garlic clove, 1 teaspoon salt, and a few grinds of black pepper. Pierce the skin of the drumsticks all over with the tip of a knife or the tines of a fork. Pour the marinade over the drumsticks to coat, and set aside.
- Meanwhile, heat the oil in a small saucepan over medium heat and add the remaining garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, until golden, about 30 seconds. Remove from heat and stir in the remaining 1/2 cup coconut milk, 1 teaspoon fish sauce, 1 tablespoon honey, and the juice of 2 limes. Stir in the peanut butter and 1 tablespoon water. Stir until smooth and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Set aside.
- Grill the drumsticks, turning once and brushing twice with the marinade, until browned and crisp, 8 minutes. Discard any remaining marinade. Reduce heat to low, then cover the grill and cook until the drumsticks are tender, crisp, and cooked through, 25 to 30 minutes.
- Transfer the drumsticks to a bowl. Add half of the peanut sauce and toss to coat. Sprinkle with cilantro leaves and serve with lime wedges and the remaining peanut sauce.
Nutritional value per serving: Calories 417, Total Fat 27g, Saturated Fat 11g, Protein 21g, Carbohydrates 28g, Fiber 3g, Cholesterol 71mg, Sodium 1625mg, Sugars 17g. |