Thai-Style Grilled Chicken Thighs
Thai-Style Grilled Chicken Thighs balance sweetness and heat with a tangy, aromatic kick from fish sauce, lime, and lemongrass. The glaze caramelizes on the grill, giving the chicken a lightly charred exterior and juicy interior with hints of garlic and chili. Ideal for a casual cookout or weeknight dinner, they pair well with jasmine rice and crisp vegetables.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Place the chicken in a gallon-sized resealable plastic bag. In a bowl, whisk together the fish sauce, lime juice, sherry, brown sugar, chili sauce, minced garlic, Sriracha sauce, sesame oil, and lemongrass paste, then pour the mixture over the chicken. Seal the bag and toss to coat. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or up to 8 hours for the most flavor.
- 2
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates. Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the marinade.
- 3
Grill until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 12 minutes total, turning once halfway through. An instant-read thermometer inserted in the center should register at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Transfer to a serving platter and let rest for 5 minutes.
- Calories 276.87 kcal Moderate
- Protein 28.82 g Good Source
- Carbs 8.48 g Moderate
- Total Fat 14.64 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 4.38 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 134.57 mg High
- Sodium 696.05 mg High
- Fiber 0.22 g Low Source
- Sugar 6.67 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 2.02 g Low Source
- Calcium 3.65 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.54 mg Low Source
- Potassium 31.18 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 3.98 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 2.44 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Thai Style Grilled Chicken Thighs is a Thai dinner recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 25 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Boneless Chicken Thigh, Brown Sugar, Cooking Sherry, and Fish Sauce. Each serving provides about 276.87 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Thai-Style Grilled Chicken Thighs?
- It is a Thai recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Thai-Style Grilled Chicken Thighs made of?
- The main ingredients are Boneless Chicken Thigh, Brown Sugar, Cooking Sherry, Fish Sauce, Lemongrass Paste. The full list of 10 is above.
- What goes well with Thai-Style Grilled Chicken Thighs?
- Explore these Thai side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Thai-Style Grilled Chicken Thighs?
- About 25 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 276.87 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Thai-Style Grilled Chicken Thighs easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 3 steps.
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