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Asian BBQ Chicken on Plate

Asian BBQ Chicken

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

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°. However, you’ll want to aim for between 170-175° for improved flavor and texture.
  •  Optional:  garnish with sliced green onions.

Notes

  • I recommend making 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.

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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