Nam Tok Gai

Nam Tok Gai is a vibrant Thai BBQ dish featuring grilled chicken marinated in a fragrant blend of herbs and spices, served with a zesty lime dressing. This keto-friendly version ensures you enjoy the rich flavors while keeping carbs to a minimum.

Ingredients

• Chicken thigh fillets - 400 grams
• Fish sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Lime juice - 3 tablespoons
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Shallots - 2, thinly sliced
• Cilantro - 1/4 cup, chopped
• Mint leaves - 1/4 cup, chopped
• Red chili - 1, finely chopped (adjust to taste)
• Roasted rice powder - 1 tablespoon
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste

Steps

1. In a bowl, combine fish sauce, lime juice, minced garlic, and olive oil to create a marinade.
2. Add the chicken thigh fillets to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes.
3. Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
4. Remove the chicken from the marinade and grill for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until cooked through and juices run clear.
5. Once cooked, remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
6. In a mixing bowl, combine sliced shallots, chopped cilantro, mint leaves, red chili, roasted rice powder, and the remaining marinade to create the dressing.
7. Toss the sliced chicken with the dressing and serve immediately, garnished with additional herbs if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 35 g
• Carbs: 5 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 1000 mg
• Cholesterol: 120 mg
• Total Fat: 30 g
• Saturated Fat: 7 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, which aids in muscle repair and growth.
• Contains fresh herbs that provide antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties.

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