Thai Coconut Grilled Chicken Thighs Recipes

THAI COCONUT MARINATED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Mix marinade in a large bowl. Add chicken and mix. Cover with cling wrap and marinate in the fridge for 24 - 48 hours (can't skip marinating for this recipe).
• Brush BBQ with oil, or heat 1 tbsp in a skillet (I used a skillet). Use Medium heat - or Medium Low if your stove/BBQ runs hot (otherwise marinade may burn).
• Remove chicken from marinade, shaking off excess. Cook the first side for around 5 minutes or until caramelised and golden. Turn then cook the other side for 4 minutes until caramelised.
• BAKING: See Note 4.
• Transfer chicken to serving plate, cover loosely with foil and rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with coriander / chilli if desired, and serve with lime wedges and Sauce.

GRILLED THAI COCONUT CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Combined all prepared marinated items in a large Ziploc baggie along with chicken thighs. Seal baggie and massage marinade into the chicken well. Let set in frig for 1 hour to overnight. The longer they sit, the more flavor they will develop.
• Preheat grill to reach med-high heat. Brush hot grill with olive oil so meat doe not stick. Strain off marinade into a small sauce pan, bring to a boil then lower heat to simmer until reduces to a thick consistency. Reserve half and use remaining as basting sauce during grilling process.
• Grill chicken for about 12 minutes on each side, basting with marinade reduction often.
• Remove from grill. top with reserved chopped green onion and serve reserved marinade reduction on side. I also like to serve mine with Green Sticky Rice and Orange Broccoli :).

THAI-INSPIRED GRILLED CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Whisk soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, cilantro, sesame oil, ginger, Sriracha, garlic, lime juice, and lemongrass paste together in a bowl.
• Put chicken thighs in a resealable plastic bag, pour marinade over chicken, and marinate for 2 hours or overnight for an even better flavor.
• Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and oil the grate.
• Remove chicken thighs from marinade, discarding marinade.
• 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).
• Remove from grill and allow to rest for a few minutes before serving.

THAI COCONUT GRILLED CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Combined all prepared marinated items in a large Ziploc baggie along with chicken thighs. Seal baggie and massage marinade into the chicken well. Let set in frig for a minimum of 1 hour to overnight. The longer they sit, the more flavor they will develop.
• Preheat grill to reach med-high heat. Brush hot grill with olive oil so meat doe not stick. Strain off marinade into a small sauce pan, bring to a boil then lower heat to simmer until reduces to a thick consistency. Reserve half and use remaining as basting sauce during grilling process.
• Grill chicken for about 12 minutes on each side, basting with marinade reduction often.
• Remove from grill. top with reserved chopped green onion and serve reserved marinade reduction on side. I also like to serve mine with Green Sticky Rice and Orange Broccoli :).

THAI-STYLE GRILLED CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients except chicken in a bowl.
• Mix thoroughly.
• Add chicken and leave to marinate at least one hour, preferably longer.
• Grill chicken on the BBQ, hotplate or in the griller until golden brown and cooked through.
• Ususlly you would expect 12 thigh fillets to feed 4 to 6 people- in my family the kids eat 4 each so this recipe serves 3.

THAI GRILLED CHICKEN THIGHS FOR 2

Steps:

• Make the marinade: Slice the creamed coconut, dissolve in the boiling water, set aside and allow to become cold.
• Stir in the remaining marinade ingredients.
• Wash the chicken thighs and remove the skin.
• Trim off any excess fat.
• Turn the chicken in the marinade, then cover and refrigerate for about 2 hours or overnight.
• Heat the grill to its highest temperature.
• Place the chicken on the grill rack, spoon over some of the marinade and cook for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally.
• The chicken is cooked when pierced and the juices run clear.

THAI GRILLED CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Place chicken in a gallon-sized resealable plastic bag. Whisk together fish sauce, lime juice, sherry, brown sugar, chili sauce, minced garlic, Sriracha sauce, sesame oil, and lemongrass paste in a bowl and pour over chicken. Seal the bag and toss to coat. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, but up to 8 hours for maximum flavor.
• Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grill. Remove chicken from marinade, discarding marinade.
• Grill until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 12 minutes total, turning halfway through the cooking time. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Transfer to a serving platter and let rest 5 minutes.

GRILLED THAI THIGHS

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a ziploc bag and marinate overnight in refrigerator.
• Grill.
• Alternatively can cook in oven. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cook 20 minutes. Turn over thighs. Cook an additional 25 minutes. Turn off oven can leave in an additional ten minutes if needed.