Asian BBQ Chicken

This Asian BBQ Chicken recipe is always on my most-requested list.  I often make it for company because it’s such a reliable hit.  If you haven’t discovered this one, then definitely put it on your to-make list!  Chicken thighs soak up a great marinade with flavors including soy sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, garlic and ginger. Make sure to check out my recommendations for side dishes at the end of this post, because it’s especially great with some of our coordinating rice sides.

Ingredient Notes

• Soy Sauce – My favorite brand is Aloha, but feel free to use any brand you like.  With the exception of Aloha brand, I suggest a low-sodium soy sauce.

• Brown Sugar – this adds the perfect balance of sweetness.  Use light, or dark would be fine as well.

• Ginger – this recipe calls for fresh ginger, which I think is especially great.  If you’ve never worked with fresh ginger, here’s a how-to.  I’ve also used powdered dry ginger in a pinch and that will work as well, if you don’t have fresh.

• Lime Juice – I recommend using a fresh lime, as opposed to bottled lime juice.

How to Make Asian BBQ Chicken

Combine all ingredients in a zip top bag and add chicken thighs.  It’s that easy!

Then grill it up on your bbq (or use an indoor grill pan or broiler if you don’t have a bbq).

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.

Serving Suggestions

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 green onions and cilantro, some diced mango and salt and pepper.

And if you end up with extra chicken, try this Asian BBQ Chicken Pizza!

Asian BBQ Chicken

A combo of sweet and savory, this chicken compliments any Asian or Island inspired meal.

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Ingredients

• 1/4 C packed brown sugar
• 1/4 C soy sauce
• 2 T lime juice about 1 lime
• 1/4 t cayenne pepper
• 1/4 t curry powder
• 3-4 garlic cloves minced
• 1 t grated fresh ginger
• 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs
• Optional: sliced green onions for garnish

Instructions

• Combine everything but the chicken in a small bowl. 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.  Optional:  garnish with sliced green onions.
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Notes

When I make this I usually make 1 1/2 times the marinade.  I reserve some of the marinade before adding the chicken and then use it in the last few minutes of grilling, or just brush it on after for extra flavor.

Author: Sara Wells, adapted from Cooking Light

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