Grilled chicken thighs are considered a grilled dish loved by families for their rich and appealing flavor. Let’s get cooking with TasteVN to learn 2 ways to make grilled chicken thighs that will enhance your meal right away!
1. Grilled Chicken Thighs with Garlic Butter
Preparation
20 minutes
Cooking
45 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Grilled Chicken Thighs with Garlic Butter Serves 2
Chicken thighs: 4 pieces Margarine 20 gr Garlic: 20 gr Chili sauce: 2 tablespoons Annatto oil: 2 tablespoons Honey: 2 tablespoons Oyster sauce: 1 tablespoon Chili powder: 1 tablespoon Lemon 1 piece
How to Prepare Grilled Chicken Thighs with Garlic Butter
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Prepare the chicken thighs
Rub the chicken thighs with 2 teaspoons of salt to clean them, then rinse with water.
Use a knife to make vertical cuts on both sides of the chicken thighs so that the marinade can penetrate the meat.
Crush the garlic, peel it, and chop it finely.
Put the vegetable butter in the microwave to melt it.
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Marinate the chicken
To make the marinade, mix 1 tablespoon of chili sauce, 1 tablespoon of seasoning powder, 1 tablespoon of chili powder, 1/2 tablespoon of ground pepper, 1 tablespoon of fish sauce, 2 tablespoons of annatto oil, 2 tablespoons of honey, and 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce.
Use a spoon to stir the mixture well. Add 1 tablespoon of chopped garlic and 1 tablespoon of melted butter, and mix everything together.
Pour the remaining butter into the leftover chopped garlic, and mix well.
Pour the marinade over the chicken thighs, using your hands to coat both sides evenly, especially applying it into the cuts on the chicken thighs to let the spices penetrate inside.
Wrap the marinated chicken thighs in plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 1 to 2 hours to allow the chicken to absorb the flavors.
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Grilling chicken
Preheat the oven to 150 – 160 degrees Celsius for about 5 – 10 minutes before grilling the chicken to stabilize the oven temperature.
Place a layer of aluminum foil on the baking tray, then place the chicken on top, put it in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius and grill for 10 minutes.
After about 10 minutes of grilling the chicken thigh, use a brush to apply minced garlic and butter to one side of the chicken thigh to enhance the aroma, and continue to put it back in the oven for about 20 minutes.
Then take the chicken thigh out to flip to the other side and use the brush to apply more minced garlic, put it back in the oven for about 20 – 30 minutes until the chicken is golden brown.
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Dipping sauce
In a small bowl, add 2 tablespoons of sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and lemon juice, and stir well. To enhance the flavor of the sauce, you can add about 1 – 2 teaspoons of ground chili according to your taste.
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Final Product
The chicken thighs are aromatic with the smell of butter; biting into one, you will feel the chicken thigh soaked in rich, enticing spices, paired with a sour and spicy dipping sauce that will make you fall in love.
2. Grilled Chicken Thighs with Five-Spice
Preparation
20 minutes
Cooking
45 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Grilled Chicken Thighs with Five-Spice For 2 people
Quarter chicken thighs 2 pieces Chili 4 pieces Thai basil leaves 4 sprigs Five-spice powder 1 tablespoon Annatto oil 4 tablespoons Honey 2 tablespoons
How to prepare Five-Spice Grilled Chicken Thighs
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Preparation
Use about 2 tablespoons of salt to rub on the chicken thighs to clean them, then rinse several times with water, drain, and make slashes on the chicken thighs for the seasoning to penetrate inside.
Finely chop the Vietnamese coriander and fresh chili.
Smash the garlic, peel, and finely chop.
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Marinate the chicken
Put the crushed garlic, chili, and chopped Vietnamese coriander into a bowl, then add 1 tablespoon of five-spice powder, 1 tablespoon of seasoning powder, 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1 teaspoon of salt, annatto oil, and honey. Use a spoon to mix all the seasonings together.
Use your hands to spread the mixture on both sides of the chicken thighs, then wrap the chicken in plastic wrap and leave it in the refrigerator for about 4 – 5 hours.
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Grilled Chicken
Preheat the oven to 150 – 160 degrees Celsius before grilling the chicken to stabilize the oven temperature.
After marinating, take the chicken out to place on the baking tray, and spread all the remaining sauce from the bowl over the chicken to enhance its flavor. Grill the chicken at 200 degrees Celsius for 40 minutes.
Tip: After grilling for about 20 minutes, take the chicken thighs out and flip them over to ensure they are evenly browned.
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Final Product
The chicken thighs are fragrant with a hint of honey and five-spice seasoning. The skin is lightly crispy, and the meat inside is tender, well-marinated. The grilled chicken tastes better when served with hot rice, making the meal more flavorful.
How to choose delicious chicken thighs
- The chicken skin has a shiny yellow color, with some parts being dark yellow like the wings, breast, and back, and is not bruised or has black spots.
- If the chicken skin is tough, evenly shiny yellow but the fat is white, it indicates that the chicken has been treated with chemicals.
- The chicken meat should not have a spoiled smell or an unpleasant odor.
- Use your hand to press on the meat to check; if the meat is firm and elastic, it is good chicken. If the meat is mushy, slippery, deformed, or dented, do not buy it to avoid health issues.
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*Refer to images and recipes from the YouTube channel: Delicious Dishes.
