Best Southern Style Braised Thai Chicken Recipes

THAI CHICKEN THIGHS

Thai Chicken Thighs image

Cilantro, Thai basil, fish sauce, lime juice and brown sugar = best marinade ever. Grilled or cooked on a grill pan on the stovetop!

Provided by Chungah Rhee

Categories entree

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1/4 cup chopped Thai basil leaves
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup fish sauce
3 tablespoons canola oil, divided
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
1 tablespoon lime zest
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs

Steps:

CILANTRO MIXTURE: In a medium bowl, combine cilantro, basil, green onions, fish sauce, 2 tablespoons canola oil, lime juice, lime zest, brown sugar, ginger, salt and pepper. In a gallon size Ziploc bag or large bowl, combine chicken and CILANTRO MIXTURE; marinate for at least 2 hours to overnight, turning the bag occasionally. Drain the chicken from the marinade. Preheat grill to medium high heat. Brush chicken with remaining 1 tablespoon canola oil; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Add chicken to grill, and cook, turning occasionally, until chicken is completely cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 10 minutes. Serve immediately.

FRANK'S FAVORITE SLOW-COOKER THAI CHICKEN

Frank's Favorite Slow-Cooker Thai Chicken image

Chicken thighs get delish with a family-pleasing, super-easy crock pot recipe. Only one step, start in the morning, ready when you get home. Just add your favorite rice.

Provided by sweet-potato

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian

Time 8h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

¾ cup hot salsa
¼ cup chunky peanut butter
¾ cup light coconut milk
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon white sugar
2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
2 pounds skinless chicken thighs
½ cup chopped peanuts, for topping
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, for topping

Steps:

Combine the salsa, peanut butter, coconut milk, lime juice, soy sauce, sugar, and ginger in the crock of a slow cooker; mix well. Place the chicken in the sauce, spoon mixture over chicken to coat.
Place the lid on the cooker and set to LOW. Cook until chicken is very tender and sauce has thickened, 8 to 9 hours. A meat thermometer, inserted into the thickest part of a thigh should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Garnish with peanuts and cilantro before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 561.7 calories, Carbohydrate 13.7 g, Cholesterol 136.8 mg, Fat 35.9 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 47.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, Sodium 859.7 mg, Sugar 4.9 g