Thai BBQ Peanut Chicken Recipe

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Although we're working with chicken thighs in this recipe, the marinade and the sauce are exceptional on pork and even lamb. The peanut sauce will keep for several days in the refrigerator. For a really funky side dish later on in the week, toss the sauce
with Chinese noodles and a few minced scallions for a cold noodle salad. Serve these thighs with steaming jasmine rice.

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Servings: 5-7 Servings
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Ingredients

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  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresb cilantro leaves
  • 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons Asian flshsauce
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cuny powder
  • 3 cups unsweetened coconut nillk ("lite" is fine)
  • 4 pounds bone-in chicken thighs
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons green curry paste
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 garlic clove, smashed and worked into a paste
  • 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
  • 1 tablespoon seedless tamarind paste
  • 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup chopped unsalted dry-roasted peanuts
  • 2 limes, cut into wedges

Directions

  1. In a large zip-top bag, combine the minced garlic, cilantro, 1/4 cup of the fish sauce, the pepper, curry powder, and 1 cup of the coconut milk. Add the chicken thighs, close the bag, and squish the marinade to coat the cbicken. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours and up to 8 hours.
  2. While the chicken is marinating, make the dipping sauce. Take a medium saucepan and add the curry paste, paprika, garlic paste, peanut butter, tamarind, brown sugar, peanuts. the remaining 2 tablespoons fish sauce, and the remaining 2 cups coconut milk. Place over medium heat and bring to a simmer, stirring to blend the ingredients. Let the sauce cook until thickened and reduced by half, 15 to 20 minutes. Tbe sauce can be served warm or at
  3. room temperature.
  4. Oil the grill racks. Preheat your grill using all burners set on high and with the lid closed for 10 to 12 minutes.
  5. Remove the chicken from tbe refrigerator 30 minutes before you pIan to oook. Pull tho chicken thighs from the marinade and pat dry. Pour the remainIng marinade into a small saucepan. Bring to a full boil over high heat and let boil for 1 minute. Remove from the heat and let cool.
  6. Place the chicken on the grill and close the lid. The chicken will need to cook for 25 to 35 minutes. You want to turn the pieces frequently and baste with the reserved marinade. About halfway through the cooking time, you will need to reduce the temperature of your burners to medium so that the thighs don't turn into crispy bits of carbon. During the last 5 minutes or so, do not baste with the marinade. When the thighs are firm to the touch and an instant-read thermometer hits 165°F to 170°F, transfer the thighs to a platter. Let rest for about 5 minutes, and then serve with the dipping sauce and lime wedges on the side.

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Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving %DV
Serving Size 39g
Recipe makes 5 servings
Calories 73  
Calories from Fat 28 38%
Total Fat 3.3g 4%
Saturated Fat 0.63g 3%
Trans Fat 0.0g  
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 46mg 2%
Potassium 110mg 3%
Total Carbs 10.98g 3%
Dietary Fiber 1.4g 5%
Sugars 6.4g 4%
Protein 1.91g 3%
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