Barbecue Recipes

THAI GRILLED CHICKEN

Thai grilled chicken is especially delicious when cooked outdoors on the barbecue. Serve it on a bed of crisp salad with lime wedges to offset its richness.

INGREDIENTS
2 pounds chicken drumsticks or thighs
salt and freshly ground black pepper
crisp lettuce leaves, to serve
1/2 cucumber, cut into strips, to garnish
4 scallions, trimmed, to garnish
2 limes, quartered, to garnish

FOR THE MARINADE
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
1/2 teaspoon caraway or cumin seeds
4 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons paprika
3/4-inch piece fresh ginger, chopped
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro, white root or stem
3 tablespoons vegetable oil

SERVES 4—6

1. Chop through the narrow end of each drumstick with a heavy knife. Score the chicken pieces deeply to allow the marinade to penetrate and arrange in a shallow bowl.

2. Grind the peppercorns, caraway or cumin seeds and sugar with a mortar and pestle or in a food processor. Add the paprika, ginge1 garlic, cilantro and oil and grind to a paste.

3. Spread the marinade over the chicken and let marinate in the refrigerator for 6 hours. Cook the chicken on a medium grill for about 20 minutes, basting with the marinade and turning once. Season, arrange on a bed of lettuce and garnish before serving.