Baked Lemongrass Chicken Recipe

Baked Lemongrass Chicken Recipe

(Gai Ob Su Ratch)

1 whole chicken (approx. 3 lbs)

Marinade:

3 cloves garlic, minced

pinch of white pepper

¼ cup fish sauce

2 tablespoons cognac or whiskey or wine

2 tablespoons lemongrass

3 tablespoons coconut cream

1 tablespoon red curry paste

1 teaspoon salt

Garnishes:

slivered ginger root, broccoli, carrot, red cabbage

and Royal sauce

Method:

Thoroughly combine chicken with marinade and allow to set for 30 minutes.  Preheat oven to 180°C and bake chicken for 1-1½ hour or until done.  Serve chicken Thai style with Royal sauce as a dip.