Thai Grilled Chicken Thighs

My recipe for Thai inspired grilled chicken thighs was originally published on Today.com

Grain free Thai "fried rice" made with cauliflower, coconut milk, herbs and vegetables. Recipe and food photography by cookbook author Jackie Alpers.
Thai Grilled Chicken Thighs
All of the ingredients for these Thai grilled chicken thighs are available at most grocery stores.

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken thighs
  • ¾ cup light coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil preferably sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
  • 2-3 tablespoons spicy Thai chili paste such as Sambal Oelek
  • 1 teaspoon fresh or freeze dried minced cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon Hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Thai fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon chopped green onion
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Instructions

  • Combine all of the marinade ingredients. Set aside 1/4 cup of marinade for basting.
  • Put the rest of the marinade in a resealable plastic bag along with the chicken thighs and refrigerate for at least 4-6 hours. Discard used marinade.
  • Grill over medium heat, covered, until cooked throughout, about 6-8 minutes on each side.
  • Garnish with chopped green onion and sesame seeds and serve with the reserved marinade as a dipping sauce.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Thai
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