Homemade Roasted Chicken with Thai Herb

By Sho @ Hungry for Thai on Jul 10th 2024 Sho

Homemade Roasted Chicken with Thai Herbs is a flavorful and aromatic dish that brings together the vibrant flavors of Thai cuisine. Infused with a blend of garlic, lemongrass, turmeric, and other traditional Thai herbs and spices, this dish offers tender and juicy chicken with a crispy, golden-brown skin. It’s a delightful combination of savory and herbal notes, perfect for bringing a taste of Thailand to your dining table.


Homemade Roasted Chicken with Thai Herb

Enjoy our Homemade Roasted Chicken with Thai Herbs, paired perfectly with a spicy Thai chili dipping sauce. A fragrant and flavorful dish that’s sure to impress!


What you'll need

  • Chicken drumsticks with thigh: Juicy and flavorful cuts of chicken that stay tender and moist when cooked.
  • Fish sauce: Adds a salty and umami-rich flavor typical in Thai cuisine.
  • Palm sugar: Adds a subtle sweetness and depth of flavor to the dish.
  • Oyster sauce: Provides a savory and slightly sweet flavor, enhancing the overall taste.
  • Sweet Soy Sauce: A rich and thick soy sauce with a touch of sweetness, perfect for adding a caramelized color and a hint of depth to the roasted chicken. It balances the savory flavors beautifully.
  • Garlic: Adds a strong and aromatic flavor, essential in many Thai dishes.
  • Black pepper: Adds a mild heat and depth of flavor.
  • Coriander roots: Provides a distinctive, earthy flavor and is commonly used in Thai cooking.
  • Shallots: Adds a sweet and mild onion flavor.
  • Lemongrass: Imparts a fresh, citrusy aroma and flavor.
  • Kaffir lime leaves: Adds a unique citrusy fragrance that is signature to Thai cuisine.
  • Turmeric: Adds a warm, earthy flavor and a vibrant yellow color to the dish.

If you’re looking for the ultimate combination of simplicity and flavor, you’ve come to the right place! Just take a look at the ingredients in my recipe above—they’re a promise of that.

Like me, you probably enjoy meals that are easy to prepare, packed with flavor, and friendly on your budget. My Homemade Roasted Chicken with Thai Herbs is a perfect example—it’s aromatic, satisfying, and incredibly simple to make.

If you’re a fan of hearty meat dishes that don’t require too much effort, there’s even more to explore. For instance, my Pork Ribs with Tomato Sauce is a fantastic option. The tender pork ribs, simmered in a rich tomato-based sauce with sweet and sour notes, combined with colorful vegetables, create a dish that’s not only delicious but also visually stunning.

And if you love the convenience of sheet pan recipes, you’ve got to try the Sheet Pan Honey Mustard Pork Chops by Glenda Embree. The caramelized goodness and perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors had me hooked right away. It’s like a cousin to my roasted chicken, but with a unique twist.

So whether you’re in the mood for bold Thai herbs, tangy tomato-based flavors, or the sweetness of honey mustard, these dishes will make your kitchen smell amazing and leave everyone satisfied. Give them a try and let me know your favorite!

Get ready for a flavor explosion with our Homemade Roasted Chicken with Thai Herbs! The mouthwatering aroma and delicious taste will have you coming back for more!

Homemade Roasted Chicken with Thai Herb

Homemade Roasted Chicken with Thai Herb


Prep time

2 hours 30 minutes

Cook time

25 minutes

Serves

2

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Ingredients


Calories: 1135kcal Total Fat: 58g Protein: 116g Carbs: 37g Sodium: 4407mg

Steps

  • Preparation:

    1. Pound the peeled garlic, coriander roots, chopped lemongrass, and shallots together until well blended.

      Pound the peeled garlic, coriander roots, chopped lemongrass, and shallots together until well blended.
    2. Add the peeled turmeric and pepper to the mortar, then pound all the ingredients together until well combined.

      Add the peeled turmeric and peppercorns to the mortar, then pound all the ingredients together until well combined.
  • Marinade the Chicken:

    1. In a large bowl, combine the fish sauce, palm sugar, oyster sauce, sweet soy sauce and herbal paste from the mortar. Mix well until the palm sugar is dissolved and the marinade is well combined.

      In a large bowl, combine the fish sauce, palm sugar, oyster sauce, sweet soy sauce and herbal paste from the mortar. Mix well until the palm sugar is dissolved and the marinade is well combined.
    2. Cut slits in the chicken close to the bones to allow the marinade to penetrate the chicken.

      Cut slits in the chicken close to the bones to allow the marinade to penetrate the chicken.
    3. Add the chicken drumsticks with thigh to the bowl, ensuring they are well coated with the marinade.

      Add the chicken drumsticks with thigh to the bowl, ensuring they are well coated with the marinade.
    4. Tear the kaffir lime leaves into small pieces and add them to the bowl.

      Tear the kaffir lime leaves into small pieces and add them to the bowl.
    5. Cover the bowl and let the chicken marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight for best results.

      Cover the bowl and let the chicken marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight for best results.
  • Cooking Homemade Roasted Chicken with Thai Herb:

    1. Remove the marinated chicken from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes.

      Remove the marinated chicken from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes.
    2. Place the chicken drumsticks with thigh in the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring they are not overcrowded. Set the air fryer to 180°C and cook for 15 minutes.

      Place the chicken drumsticks with thigh in the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring they are not overcrowded. Set the air fryer to 180°C and cook for 15 minutes.
    3. After 15 minutes, flip the chicken pieces to ensure even cooking and crispiness on all sides.

      After 15 minutes, flip the chicken pieces to ensure even cooking and crispiness on all sides.
    4. Continue to cook for another 10 minutes with 180°C or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through. Grilling time depends on the size of the chicken; you can take longer if needed.

      Continue to cook for another 10 minutes with 180°C or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through. Grilling time depends on the size of the chicken; you can take longer if needed.Continue to cook for another 10 minutes with 180°C or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through. Grilling time depends on the size of the chicken; you can take longer if needed.Serving Homemade Roasted Chicken with Thai Herb

Nutritional info

% of daily value
protein: 116g
231%
fat: 58g
89%
carbs: 37g
12%
fiber: 8g
30%
saturatedFat: 15g
75%
sugar: 9g
sodium: 4407mg
184%
cholesterol: 552mg
184%

Calorie Breakdown

Protein

465 cal

Fat

522 cal

Carbs

148 cal


Tips

Want to make party food? Chicken wings are easy and quick to cook!”

What to serve with Homemade Roasted Chicken with Thai Herb

Homemade Roasted Chicken with Thai Herbs pairs wonderfully with a variety of side dishes and accompaniments to complete the meal. Here are some delicious options:

  1. Sticky Rice: A traditional Thai accompaniment that contrasts nicely with the roasted chicken, offering a chewy texture and mild sweetness.
  2. Thai Spicy Chili Dipping sauce: The fragrant aroma of Thai herbs combined with the zesty, fiery kick of the dipping sauce makes for an irresistible dish that’s sure to impress!

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