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Sesame and Chili Yunnan Grilled Chicken with Lemongrass and Chili

Name: Sesame and Chili Yunnan Grilled Chicken with Lemongrass and Chili
Total time: 47 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Yunnan Chinese
Ingredients: 4 chicken thighs; 2 lemongrass stalks, bruised; 1 tbsp chili paste; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tsp sugar; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 1/2 tsp sesame seeds; 1/2 tsp chili oil

A nutty sesame seed and chili oil finish for a deeper, spicier flavor.

47 minutes2 servings

Method

Toss chicken with sesame seeds and chili oil before grilling.
In a bowl, mix lemongrass, chili paste, soy sauce, sugar, salt, and oil.
Add chicken and marinate for 30 minutes.
Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 6-8 minutes per side.
Check internal temperature reaches 74°C (165°F). Rest 5 minutes before serving.

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