Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust for spice level)
- 1/4 cup coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Fresh cilantro leaves (for garnish)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
- Cooked jasmine rice (for serving)
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, soy sauce, fish sauce, lime juice, honey or brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, red pepper flakes, and coconut milk. Whisk together until smooth and well combined to create the marinade.
- Place the chicken thighs in a large resealable plastic bag or shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring each piece is well coated. Seal the bag or cover the dish, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 8 hours for deeper flavor infusion.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. If using a charcoal grill, prepare the coals until they are covered with white ash.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing any excess marinade to drip off. Reserve the marinade for basting while grilling.
- Brush the grill grates with vegetable oil to prevent sticking. Place the chicken thighs on the grill and cook for 6-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Baste the chicken with the reserved marinade during the last few minutes of grilling.
- Once cooked, transfer the chicken to a cutting board and let it rest for 5 minutes. Slice the chicken into strips or serve whole.
- Serve the grilled chicken thighs with cooked jasmine rice, garnished with fresh cilantro leaves and lime wedges on the side for squeezing. Enjoy!
Notes
For best flavor, marinate the chicken for several hours or overnight. You can also freeze the marinated chicken for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Thai
- Diet: Paleo
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg