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 mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Marinating time1 hour hr
Total Time1 hour hr 25 minutes mins
Course: Main Course, Meat
Keyword: Chicken
Servings: 6 chicken thighs
- ¼ cup sambal oelek
- ⅓ 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
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.