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.

Ingredients

• 0.25 cup soy sauce
• 0.25 cup fish sauce
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
• 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 teaspoon lemongrass paste (such as Gourmet Garden®)
• 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs

Steps

1. Whisk soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, cilantro, sesame oil, ginger, Sriracha, garlic, lime juice, and lemongrass paste together in a bowl.
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.
3. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and oil the grate.
4. Remove chicken thighs from marinade, discarding marinade.
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).
6. Remove from grill and allow to rest for a few minutes before serving.