Authentic Marinated Thai Grilled Chicken Recipe
While this recipe is not cooked over charcoal, it still delivers the authentic flavors of Thai grilled chicken thanks to the flavorful marinade and high heat cooking. The chicken is juicy, tender, and full of flavor, making it a perfect dish for a weeknight dinner or a weekend barbecue.
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl to mix together the marinade ingredients
- 1 Large plastic bag to marinate the chicken
- 1 Baking sheet to bake the chicken in the oven
- 1 Tongs to flip the chicken while baking
- 1 Air fryer to cook the chicken
- 1 Knife and cutting board to chop the cilantro and green onion
- 1 set Measuring spoons to measure the ingredients accurately
- kitchen timer to keep track of the cooking time
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in chicken thighs, skin on
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tbsp minced ginger
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tbsp chopped green onion
Instructions
- Preheat your oven or air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix together fish sauce, soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, vegetable oil, minced garlic, minced ginger, chopped cilantro, and chopped green onion.
- Place chicken thighs in a large plastic bag, and pour the marinade over the chicken. Seal the bag and massage the marinade into the chicken.
- Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours in the fridge.
- Remove the chicken from the bag and place on a baking sheet (if using an oven), or in the air fryer basket (if using an air fryer).
- Bake in the oven for 35-40 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the skin is golden brown and crispy.
- If using an air fryer, cook for 20-25 minutes at 375°F (190°C) or until the chicken is cooked through and the skin is golden brown and crispy.
- Serve with rice, sticky rice or green salad