Thai Grilled Chicken (Gai Yang)
Marinated Thai grilled chicken with lemongrass, garlic, and fish sauce. 280 calories, 36g protein, smoky and aromatic.
Thai Grilled Chicken (Gai Yang) has 280 calories per serving, with 36g protein, 8g carbs, 11g fat, and 1g fiber. Prep 20 min, cook 15 min.
Nutrition per serving
2 serving(s)
280
Calories
36g
Protein
72% DV
8g
Carbs
3% DV
11g
Fat
14% DV
* %DV based on a 2000 calorie diet
💪 36g protein per serving.
📊 280 calories per serving.
Nutrition values are estimates based on standard ingredient data and may vary with the brands and portions you use. How we calculate nutrition.
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
15 min
Servings
2
Est. Cost
$4.50
Thai Grilled Chicken (Gai Yang)
Smoky, aromatic Thai grilled chicken marinated in lemongrass, garlic, and fish sauce—280 calories and 36g protein per serving.
Ingredients
- 8 oz chicken breast, sliced into cutlets
- 1 lemongrass stalk, lower part minced
- 3 cloves garlic
- 0.5 oz fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Blend lemongrass, garlic, ginger, fish sauce, soy sauce, lime juice, and honey into a marinade.
- Coat the chicken breasts in the marinade and refrigerate at least 20 minutes (or overnight).
- Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Grill the chicken 5-6 minutes per side until charred and cooked through (165F internal).
- Rest the chicken for 5 minutes, then slice.
- Garnish with cilantro and serve with a squeeze of lime.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 280 kcal |
| Protein | 36g |
| Carbs | 8g |
| Fat | 11g |
| Fiber | 1g |
Tips
- Pound the chicken to even thickness so it grills uniformly.
- Marinate overnight for the most flavorful, tender result.
- No grill? A grill pan or broiler works just as well.
Dietary tags
What do these tags mean?
- High protein
- ≥ 25g protein per serving.
- High fiber
- ≥ 8g fiber per serving.
- Meal prep
- Stores 3+ days in the fridge or is freezer-friendly with reheat instructions.
- Low calorie
- Under 300 calories per serving.
- No cook
- No heat source required — assemble and eat.
Definitions are consistent across the site. Nutrition values are estimates based on standard U.S. database values; actual results vary by brand and portion.
🧊 Storage & Reheat
Fridge
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Freezer
Not recommended for freezing.
Reheat
Microwave 700W for 60–90 seconds, or until steaming hot throughout. Add a splash of broth or water to prevent drying.
Equipment
grill
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