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Easy Thai Chicken

So sticky, so tender, so moist and just packed with so much flavor. And it's an easy peasy weeknight meal, made in 30 min or less!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • ¼ cup peanuts chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
For the sauce
  • ½ cup Sweet chili sauce
  • 2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon Sriracha or more, to taste

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. To make the sauce, whisk together chili sauce, soy sauce, garlic, fish sauce, ginger, lime juice and Sriracha in a small bowl; set aside.
  3. Melt butter in a large oven-proof skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken, skin-side down, and sear both sides until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Stir in chili sauce mixture.
  4. Place into oven and roast until completely cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 25-30 minutes. Then broil for 2-3 minutes, or until caramelized and slightly charred.
  5. Serve immediately, garnished with peanuts and cilantro, if desired.