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

Thai cuisine is known for its bold and complex flavors, and this recipe for Thai Chicken Thighs is no exception. Marinated in a mixture of coconut milk, red curry paste, and other aromatic spices, these chicken thighs are bursting with flavor. The result is tender, juicy chicken with a perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors that will transport your taste buds to the streets of Bangkok.

What sets this recipe apart is the marinade, which infuses the chicken with rich, cream...

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Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • ⅓ cup chopped fresh Thai basil
  • ¼ cup fish sauce
  • 3 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 3 tablespoons canola oil
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon grated lime zest
  • 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¾ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs
  • Total Time: 8 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Combine cilantro, Thai basil, fish sauce, green onions, lime juice, lime zest, brown sugar, ginger, kosher salt, and 3/4 teaspoon pepper in a medium-sized bowl.
  • Combine chicken thighs and cilantro mixture in a gallon-sized zip-top bag. Marinate in the refrigerator 8 hours to overnight, turning occasionally.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Drain chicken thighs and discard marinade. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add chicken to the preheated grill and cook until no longer pink in the centers, 7 to 10 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of each thigh should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Serve immediately.
  • Nutrition

    286 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 93mg
    • Sodium: 1085mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 4g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 26g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 32mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 319mg