Thai chicken in cilantro sauce
4 servings
70 minutes
Thai-style chicken in cilantro sauce is a dish that embodies the harmony of Thai cuisine. The combination of spicy curry paste, refreshing yogurt, and aromatic cilantro gives the meat a rich, tangy flavor with a hint of acidity. Baking in the oven makes the chicken tender, while the golden crust adds an appetizing appearance to the dish. Thai cuisine is renowned for its balance of flavors—sweet, sour, salty, and spicy—and this recipe is a great example of such culinary art. Serving it with crispy lettuce leaves, refreshing cucumber sauce, and juicy lime makes it perfect for a light dinner or entertaining guests. This dish not only delights the palate but also transports you to the atmosphere of exotic Thai streets filled with spicy aromas.
1
Cut the chicken into small pieces and place them in a single layer in a dish. Prepare a mixture of one-third yogurt with curry paste, 3 tablespoons of chopped cilantro, adding salt and pepper. Pour over the chicken, turning the pieces until they are fully coated in the sauce. Let it sit for at least 10 minutes or cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Chicken: 1.2 kg
- Curry: 2 tablespoons
- Yogurt: 350 g
- Coriander: 200 g
- Coriander: 200 g
2
Transfer the marinated chicken to a rack placed over a tray and bake in a preheated oven at 200 degrees for 35-40 minutes until a golden crust forms.
- Chicken: 1.2 kg
3
Mix the remaining yogurt with chopped cilantro, add finely chopped cucumber, salt, and pepper. Serve the chicken with lime wedges, lettuce leaves, and sauce.
- Yogurt: 350 g
- Coriander: 200 g
- Cucumbers: 1 piece