Thai-Inspired Grilled Chicken Thighs

If you're a grilled chicken thigh and Asian food fan, you're in for a treat. This marinade has the perfect combination of savory-sweet-spicy-salty, and these juicy thighs will make your entire family happy. Serving suggestions would be jasmine rice, grilled or stir-fried veggies, or a chilled cucumber salad. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with lime wedges on the side.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 6 mins
• Total Time: 16 mins
• Calories: 444 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• ¼ cup soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• ¼ cup fish sauce
• 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
• 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
• 1 teaspoon lemongrass paste (such as Gourmet Garden®)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Whisk soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, cilantro, sesame oil, ginger, Sriracha, garlic, lime juice, and lemongrass paste together in a bowl.

Step 2

Put chicken thighs in a resealable plastic bag, pour marinade over chicken, and marinate for 2 hours or overnight for an even better flavor.

Step 3

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and oil the grate.

Step 4

Remove chicken thighs from marinade, discarding marinade.

Step 5

Grill chicken thighs until they are no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 3 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Step 6

Remove from grill and allow to rest for a few minutes before serving.