How to Make Rusty Chicken Thighs - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to cooking chicken thighs, there are countless ways to prepare them. From grilling to baking to pan-searing, the options are truly endless. But if you're looking for a simple and delicious way to cook chicken thighs that's packed with flavor, then you'll want to try this recipe for Rusty Chicken Thighs.

One of the best things about this recipe is that it requires just a few simple ingredients that you likely already have in your pantry. You'll need some chicken thighs, o...

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Ingredients

  • 1 clove garlic, sliced, or more to taste
  • 2 teaspoons Asian chile pepper sauce (such as sambal oelek), or more to taste
  • 1 ½ tablespoons maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs
  • 1 lime, cut into 8 wedges

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 3 hrs 5 mins
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 40 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Mash garlic to a paste with a mortar and pestle. Mix chile pepper sauce, maple syrup, soy sauce, mayonnaise, and rice vinegar into garlic until marinade is thoroughly combined.
  • Transfer chicken thighs to a large flat container (such as a baking dish) and pour marinade over chicken; stir until chicken is coated. Cover dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate about 3 hours; if preferred, let stand about 30 minutes at room temperature. Unwrap dish and sprinkle with salt.
  • Preheat charcoal grill to high heat.
  • Place chicken thighs onto the hot grill with smooth sides down. Cook until chicken shows grill marks, about 3 minutes. Turn chicken over and cook until other side shows grill marks, about 5 minutes. Continue to cook, moving them occasionally and turning over every 2 minutes, until meat is no longer pink inside and the thighs are golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Transfer chicken to a platter, let rest for 5 minutes, and serve garnished with lime wedges.
  • Nutrition

    194 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 71mg
    • Sodium: 311mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 4g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 20g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 16mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 209mg