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Spicy Thai Grilled Peanut Chicken

Irresistible Spicy Thai Grilled Peanut Chicken Recipe

A flavorful Spicy Thai Grilled Peanut Chicken dish that combines creamy peanut butter with a fiery kick of red pepper flakes.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 34 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

Marinade
  • ¼ cup creamy or crunchy peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes adjust for spice preference
  • ¼ cup coconut milk
For Grilling
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil for brushing grill grates
For Serving
  • a handful fresh cilantro leaves for garnish
  • as needed lime wedges for serving
  • as needed cooked jasmine rice to soak up marinade

Equipment

  • grill
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Meat Thermometer
  • plastic bag
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons

Method
 

Preparing the Dish
  1. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, fish sauce, lime juice, and honey or brown sugar until smooth.
  2. Add minced garlic, grated ginger, red pepper flakes, and coconut milk; mix until well combined.
  3. Place chicken thighs in a plastic bag, pour marinade over, seal, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (up to 8 hours).
  4. Preheat grill to medium-high heat (375°F).
  5. Let marinated chicken sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before grilling.
  6. Brush grill grates with vegetable oil, place chicken on grill, and cook for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked to 165°F.
  7. Baste with reserved marinade in the last few minutes of grilling.
  8. Transfer cooked chicken to a cutting board, let rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
  9. Serve sliced chicken with jasmine rice, garnish with cilantro, and lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Allow chicken to marinate for deeper flavors. Baste during grilling for moisture.

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