Thai-Cilantro Spiced Chicken Barbecue

Savor the taste of Thai with this flavorful chicken dish.

The combination of ginger, 

cilantro, chili and calamansi juice

is truly a winner! 

You will need:

• 4 pieces boneless chicken breasts
• 1 tablespoon garlic, crushed
• 1 piece (thumb-size) fresh ginger, minced
• 1 fresh chili fingers (siling haba), deseeded
• 4 tablespoons fresh cilantro
• zest of 3 large calamansi
• 2 tablespoons calamansi juice
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• ½ cup coconut milk

Preparation:

Step 1: With a sharp knife, cut 3 deep slashes into the skin side of each chicken breast. Set 

              aside.

Step 2: In a blender, put garlic, ginger, chili, cilantro, calamansi zest and juice, soy sauce, 

              sugar, and coconut milk. Process until smooth.

Step 3: Smother mixture over both sides of chicken breasts. Set aside and allow to marinate 

              in the fridge for a few minutes.

Step 4: Remove chicken from marinade, shaking off excess. 

Step 5: Pan-fry for about 5 minutes on each side. Keep warm.

Step 6: Put the remaining marinade in a saucepan and bring to boil. Lower heat and simmer 

              for a several minutes. Pour over pan-fried chicken breasts and serve warm.