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THAI STYLE CHICKEN
This Thai Chicken is an easy marinate-and cook recipe that’s 5-star taste bud heaven. It’s marinated in Thai basil, cilantro, lemongrass, fish sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, ginger, garlic and maple for a tantalizing, complex, can’t-stop-eating chicken laced with savory, slightly sweet, sour, citrusy, herbaceous, umami notes. Once the marinating is complete, this Thai Chicken can be on your table in less than 15 minutes cooked on the grill, stovetop or in the oven. Serve the chicken up with a side of pickled veggies and coconut rice or pineapple rice or in salads, wraps, or sandwiches! This Thai Chicken recipe is excellent for meal prep, make ahead lunch/dinners, entertaining and leftovers – all instructions included.
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 2h 35m⏳ Prep: 20 min🔥 Cook: 15 min👤 Jen📖 carlsbadcravings
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- blender
- bowl
- pan
- skillet
- baking dish
- oven
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Add all of the marinade ingredients to a high powered blender. Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
2
Combine chicken and marinade in a large freezer bag or bowl and turn to coat. Cover and marinate for 2 to ⏱️ 12 hours (the longer the better).
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TO GRILL CHICKEN
4
Preheat grill to 400 degrees F with the lid closed, clean and grease grates.
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Grill chicken undisturbed with the lid closed for ⏱️ 5-7 minutes per side, until chicken is cooked through. (For chicken breasts, cook to 160 degrees F on an instant read thermometer; for chicken thighs, cook to 170 degrees F, then allow to rest for ⏱️ 5 minutes to carryover to 165/175).
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TO PAN SEAR CHICKEN
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Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet or indoor grill pan over medium-high heat. Once very hot, add chicken and cook, undisturbed, for ⏱️ 3-4 minutes, or until deeply golden on one side.
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Flip chicken over, cover, and reduce heat to medium. Cook for approximately 5-7 more minutes (depending on thickness of chicken), or until chicken breasts are cooked to 160 degrees F on an instant read thermometer and chicken thighs are cooked to 170 degrees F, then allowed to rest for ⏱️ 5 minutes to carryover to 165/175.
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TO BAKE CHICKEN
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For breasts: Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line chicken in a single layer in a lightly greased baking dish. Bake the chicken for 14 to ⏱️ 16 minutes (for small/medium breasts that are about 5-6 ounces), 16 to ⏱️ 20 minutes (for medium/large breasts that are 7 to 9 ounces), or 20 to ⏱️ 25 minutes (for larger breasts). Cook to 160 degrees F on an instant read thermometer, then allow to rest for ⏱️ 5 minutes to carryover to 165 degrees F.
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For Thighs: Bake chicken in a lightly greased baking dish at 425 degrees F for ⏱️ 25-30 minutes or until 170 degrees F on an instant read thermometer, then allow to rest for ⏱️ 5 minutes to carryover to 175 degrees F.
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