Thai Grilled Chicken with Sweet Chile Dipping Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon fish sauce
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine olive oil, ginger, garlic, coriander, turmeric, fish sauce, brown sugar, cardamom, and cinnamon. Add chicken breasts and marinate for 30 minutes.
2. Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat.
3. Grill chicken breasts for 5-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
4. Remove chicken from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
5. Serve with sweet chili sauce for dipping.

Interesting Facts

• Thai cuisine is known for its balance of four flavors: sweet, sour, salty, and spicy.
• Ginger is known for its anti-inflammatory properties and is often used in traditional Thai dishes.
• Fish sauce is a key ingredient in many Thai dishes and is made from fermenting fish or krill with salt.