Clean the chicken and trim off any excess fat.

Wash the coriander, including the roots and stalks then puree these, reserving a few leaves for garnish. Add the fish sauce, sugar, black pepper, garlic and salt.

Put the chicken into a large bowl and add the blended spices. Toss well to coat and leave for two hours or more to marinate.

Cook the chicken under a preheated grill or over a hot barbecue.

Slice it when cooked with a sharp knife and serve garnished with the reserved coriander leaves.

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