Herbed Thai-Lime Chicken Thighs
Herbed Thai-Lime Chicken Thighs feature juicy dark meat infused with fresh basil and cilantro, bright lime, and the deep umami of fish sauce. A touch of brown sugar balances the tang and aromatics for a fragrant, well-rounded bite. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual grilling with friends, it shines alongside steamed rice or a crisp salad.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Herbed Thai-Lime Chicken Thighs, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic Impact
- 40 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 80 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 2
- Heart Health
- 58
- Metabolic
- 12
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 52
- Performance
- 36
- General Wellness
- 1
In a medium bowl, mix together the cilantro, Thai basil, fish sauce, green onions, lime juice, lime zest, brown sugar, ginger, kosher salt, and 3/4 teaspoon pepper.
- 2
Place the chicken thighs and the cilantro mixture into a gallon-size zip-top bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 8 hours to overnight, turning the bag occasionally.
- 3
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 4
Drain the chicken thighs and discard the marinade. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 5
Place the chicken on the preheated grill and cook until the centers are no longer pink, 7 to 10 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of each thigh should register at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Serve immediately.
- Calories 299.67 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 30.18 g Good Source 60%
- Carbohydrate 4.35 g 2%
- Total Fat 19.04 g High 24%
- Saturated Fat 4.54 g High 23%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 134.57 mg High 45%
- Sodium 1023.36 mg High 44%
- Dietary Fiber 0.49 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 2.45 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 12.81 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 1.96 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 87.29 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 21.13 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 3.72 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Fish 🐟
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Herbed Thai Lime Chicken Thighs is made with 13 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Boneless Chicken Thigh, Canola Oil, and Dark Brown Sugar. Each serving provides about 299.67 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Herbed Thai-Lime Chicken Thighs made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Boneless Chicken Thigh, Canola Oil, Dark Brown Sugar, Fish Sauce. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Herbed Thai-Lime Chicken Thighs?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 299.67 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Herbed Thai-Lime Chicken Thighs easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Herbed Thai-Lime Chicken Thighs healthy?
- Herbed Thai-Lime Chicken Thighs has an easyChef Pro health score of 39/100. Per serving, it provides 299.67 calories and 30.18 g of protein, or 60% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1023.36 mg (44% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.54 g (23% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Fish and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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