Thai Chicken Thighs

Make these tender and juicy Thai chicken thighs that will make your taste buds dance! It’s packed with flavor, easy to make, and absolutely delicious. Don’t be scared of the fish sauce, it’s an amazing ingredient when used correctly! Give this recipe a try and don’t forget to leave a review!

What ingredients do I need to make this?

• Boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• Cilantro
• Thai basil
• Fish sauce
• Green onion
• Lime
• Olive oil
• Brown sugar
• Ginger
• Pepper
• Optional: Thai peppers

Can I substitute Thai basil for something else?

If you can find Thai basil, I highly recommend using it. Thai basil adds more of a kick than sweet basil. But, I do know that it can be difficult to find in some areas! If you can’t find it, use basil with a bit of mint or cilantro to add that extra kick that you’re missing with regular basil.

Can I replace fish sauce with something else?

There really is no way to replace fish sauce in this dish. But, don’t be afraid of it! It’s such a great ingredient, and once you start using it, it will open up a whole new world of flavor!

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Thai Chicken Thighs

Tender and juicy chicken thighs packed with Thai flavors. An easy, delicious twist on your average chicken dinner.

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Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 25 mins

Inactive time 2 hrs

Total Time 2 hrs 35 mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine asian

Servings 6 servings

Ingredients

  

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• 1 ½ lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
• ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped, packed
• ⅛ Thai basil chopped, packed
• ⅛ cup fish sauce
• 2 green onions chopped
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 tablespoon lime zest
• 1 teaspoon packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• Optional: 1-2 thai peppers chopped

Instructions

 

• If cooking in the oven, preheat the oven to 425 F. If you’re grilling the chicken, preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
• Mix together all of the ingredients in a large bowl except for the chicken.
• Once mixed, add in the chicken and mix until the chicken is coated. Cover and let the chicken marinate for at least 2 hours, or up to overnight.
• Uncover the chicken and drain the marinade.
• Oven: Line a pan with foil and place a baking wrap on top. Place the chicken on the rack and cook for 25-30 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 165 F. If you want the chicken to have extra crisp, broil for a couple minutes.
• Grill: Place the chicken on the grill and cook for about 10 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165 F.

Keyword asian, fish sauce, high protein, meal prep, thai

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