Thai-Inspired Grilled Chicken Thighs
If you're a grilled chicken thigh and Asian food fan, you're in for a treat. This marinade has the perfect combination of savory-sweet-spicy-salty, and these juicy thighs will make your entire family happy. Serving suggestions would be jasmine rice, grilled or stir-fried veggies, or a chilled cucumber salad. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with lime wedges on the side.
- Preparation:
- Cooking:
- Total:
- Serves: 4 persons
Ingredients
- ¼cup soy sauce
- ¼cup fish sauce
- 3tablespoons brown sugar
- 2tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 1tablespoon sesame oil
- 1tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
- 1tablespoon Sriracha sauce
- 1tablespoon minced garlic
- 1tablespoon lime juice
- 1teaspoon lemongrass paste (such as Gourmet Garden®)
- 2pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
Instructions
Step 1
Whisk soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, cilantro, sesame oil, ginger, Sriracha, garlic, lime juice, and lemongrass paste together in a bowl.Step 2
Put chicken thighs in a resealable plastic bag, pour marinade over chicken, and marinate for 2 hours or overnight for an even better flavor.Step 3
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and oil the grate.Step 4
Remove chicken thighs from marinade, discarding marinade.Step 5
Grill chicken thighs until they are no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 3 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).Step 6
Remove from grill and allow to rest for a few minutes before serving.