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Grilled Sambal Chicken Thighs

Grilled Sambal Chicken Thighs are spicy, sweet and perfect for a weeknight dinner or a weekend BBQ party.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Marinating time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 25 minutes
Course: Main Course, Meat
Keyword: Chicken
Servings: 6 chicken thighs

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup sambal oelek
  • cup soy sauce
  • 3 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 Tbsp ginger, grated
  • 2 Tbsp lime juice
  • 3 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp sesame oil
  • 6 chicken thighs
  • 1 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1 tsp pepper

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, whisk together sambal oelek, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, lime juice and oils.
  • Reserve a ¼ cup of marinade for basting.
  • Add chicken to marinade and toss to coat.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or up to 12 hours.
  • Preheat BBQ to 350℉ or medium heat.
  • Grill chicken thighs for 5-7 minutes per side or until internal temperature reaches 170℉.
  • Baste the chicken with reserved marinade 2 minutes before removing from grill.
  • Serve hot over rice or noodles.