Kai Yang Isan

Thailand · Southeast Asia

Short description: This grilled chicken is deeply marinated, smoky at the edges, and commonly paired with sticky rice and crunchy salad.
Ingredients: Chicken marinated with garlic, cilantro root, white pepper, fish sauce, soy sauce, lemongrass, palm sugar, with sticky rice and green papaya salad.
Cultural note: It is associated with northeastern grilling traditions and street stalls, where charcoal cooking and sticky rice shape the meal.
Common misconception: It is not just plain barbecue chicken; the marinade and sticky-rice pairing are central to the style.

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creator:: Takeaway
source:: Wikimedia Commons
license:: CC BY-SA 3.0
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