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Asian BBQ Chicken on Plate

Asian BBQ Chicken

5 from 35 votes
A combo of sweet and savory, this chicken compliments any Asian or Island inspired meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinating Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings6 servings
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Ingredients

Marinade

  • ¼ cup brown sugar packed
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice about 1 lime
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon curry powder
  • 3-4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, fresh grated

Chicken

  • 8 chicken thighs boneless, skinless
  • green onions, sliced for garnish, optional

Instructions

  • Combine everything but the chicken and optional green onions in a small bowl. (See note.) Whisk to dissolve brown sugar. Place marinade and chicken in a zip-lock bag. Pop that bag in the fridge for a minimum of 4 hours, or longer if you have it (even overnight).
  • Preheat a grill (or an indoor grill pan or broiler). Spray cooking surface with cooking spray and place chicken on it to cook. Cook for 5-10 minutes on each side depending on the thickness.  Using a digital thermometer, cook chicken until it is a minimum temperature of 165°F. However, you’ll want to aim for between 170-175°F for improved flavor and texture.
  •  Optional:  garnish with sliced green onions.

Notes

  • Store leftover cooled chicken in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within 3-4 days for best results.
  • I actually like to make 1.5 times the marinade and reserve a little (before adding the raw chicken) to brush on in the last few minutes of cooking and/or drizzle over the top before serving.
  • One of the reasons I love this chicken is that it can be served with so many things.  You can go Asian-ish, or Thai-ish, or Polynesian-ish. I love it with this Lime-Cilantro Rice with Pineapple, and it’s also great with Sweet and Savory Coconut Rice, or even Fried Rice.  When I made it for these photos I made some Jasmine rice and when it was done cooking I added a few pats of butter, a handful of both sliced gre

Nutrition

Calories: 226kcal, Carbohydrates: 5g, Protein: 16g, Fat: 16g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 6g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 92mg, Sodium: 290mg, Potassium: 219mg, Fiber: 0.1g, Sugar: 4g, Vitamin A: 90IU, Vitamin C: 2mg, Calcium: 15mg, Iron: 1mg
Course: Main Courses
Cuisine: Asian, BBQ
Keyword: Asian BBQ Chicken, Chicken Thighs
Calories: 226kcal
Author: Sara Wells, adapted from Cooking Light
Cost: $10
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