6 medium cloves garlic

12 sprigs cilantro, including thick stalks & roots

3 tablespoons palm or light brown sugar

2 tablespoons Zen Chanthaburi Black crushed peppercorns

1 teaspoon ground coriander

2 tablespoons fish sauce

2 teaspoons soy sauce

2 (3-inch) segments lemongrass (optional)

1 whole chicken, spine removed, split in half along the breastbone

1 whole squeezed lime

Thai-Style sweet chili dipping sauce

1. Combine garlic, cilantro, sugar, peppercorns, coriander, fish sauce, lime juice, soy sauce, and lemongrass (if using) in the bowl of a food processor. Process until a rough paste is formed. Set aside.

2. Rub on all surfaces with marinade. Cover, transfer to refrigerator, and allow to marinate for at least 2 hours and up to overnight. The longer they marinate the better.

3. Grill em’ up!

4. Serve with Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce and sticky rice along with a steamed or stir-fried vegetable.