Best 9 Thai Chicken Thigh Bake Recipes

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If you're looking for a flavorful and easy-to-make dish, then a Thai chicken thigh bake is the perfect choice. This dish combines tender, succulent chicken thighs with a vibrant and aromatic Thai-inspired marinade, resulting in a mouthwatering and satisfying meal. Whether you're cooking for a casual weeknight dinner or a special occasion, a Thai chicken thigh bake is sure to impress and delight your taste buds.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

THAI CHICKEN THIGHS



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These chicken thighs marinate overnight in a Thai basil, cilantro-lime, and fish sauce blend before they're grilled.

Provided by Cooking44

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Thai

Time 8h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro
⅓ cup chopped fresh Thai basil
¼ cup fish sauce
3 green onions, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
1 tablespoon grated lime zest
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
¾ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Combine cilantro, Thai basil, fish sauce, green onions, lime juice, lime zest, brown sugar, ginger, kosher salt, and 3/4 teaspoon pepper in a medium-sized bowl.
  • Combine chicken thighs and cilantro mixture in a gallon-sized zip-top bag. Marinate in the refrigerator 8 hours to overnight, turning occasionally.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Drain chicken thighs and discard marinade. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add chicken to the preheated grill and cook until no longer pink in the centers, 7 to 10 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of each thigh should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285.7 calories, Carbohydrate 4.1 g, Cholesterol 93.4 mg, Fat 17.8 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 26.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 1085.4 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

THAI ROASTED CHICKEN THIGHS



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These Thai roasted chicken thighs use a Thai-inspired sauce of lime, brown sugar, Sriracha, soy sauce, fish sauce, ginger, and garlic. These marinated chicken thighs are then roasted on a bed of roasted with carrots, onions and fragrant Thai basil leaves to bring everything together.

Provided by Sarah

Categories     Chicken and Poultry

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons Sriracha
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons fish sauce
3 cloves garlic ((minced))
2 teaspoons ginger ((grated))
Juice and zest of 1 lime
Vegetable oil
6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
4 carrots ((cut into large chunks))
1 large onion ((cut into wedges))
2 cups thai basil leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In a medium bowl, mix together the Sriracha, brown sugar, soy sauce, fish sauce, garlic, ginger, lime juice, and lime zest.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a roasting pan set over your stove burners at medium heat. Sear the chicken skin-side down for 5 minutes. Flip the chicken and sear for another 3 minutes. Add the carrots and onions to the pan. Toss in the sauce mixture, deglazing the pan as you mix everything together.
  • Position all the chicken pieces skin side up amongst the vegetables, and drizzle with a little more oil. Place in the oven to roast for 35-40 minutes, stirring in the Thai basil halfway through baking. Serve with jasmine rice!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Protein 20 g, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 111 mg, Sodium 1038 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving

THAI CHICKEN THIGH BAKE



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Super moist and super easy Thai-inspired sweet and spicy chicken. The secret is the foil wrapper!

Provided by Jacqueline

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 1h45m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup soy sauce
⅓ cup brown sugar
¼ cup peanut butter
3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger root
2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic
2 tablespoons chile-garlic paste
1 tablespoon cornstarch
10 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized cubes
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste

Steps:

  • Combine soy sauce, brown sugar, peanut butter, hoisin sauce, ginger, garlic, and chile paste in a resealable container. Mix well. Stir in cornstarch. Add chicken to marinade, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a jelly roll pan or rimmed cookie sheet with a double layer of foil large enough to envelop the chicken.
  • Spread chicken evenly over the bottom layer of foil. Top with the marinade, fold the upper layer of foil on top, and wrap to fully cover chicken.
  • Roast in the preheated oven until chicken thighs are no longer pink, about 1 hour. Unwrap and sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222.9 calories, Carbohydrate 14.4 g, Cholesterol 58.2 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 18.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 911.3 mg, Sugar 9.9 g

THAI CHICKEN THIGHS



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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

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.

THAI CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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When my family goes out, I can count on someone ordering chicken pad thai. I decided to make an easy version at home. Top it with a sprinkle of peanuts and cilantro. -Sandra Dombek, Camillus, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 bottle (11-1/2 ounces) Thai peanut sauce
1 cup chicken broth
3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
3 cups coleslaw mix
4 green onions, chopped
1 package (14 ounces) thick rice noodles
Optional: Chopped peanuts and minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Whisk together peanut sauce and broth; toss with chicken, coleslaw mix and green onions., Prepare noodles according to package directions; drain and toss immediately with chicken mixture. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, covered, until heated through, 10-15 minutes. If desired, top with peanuts and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 578 calories, Fat 17g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 784mg sodium, Carbohydrate 72g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 31g protein.

THAI-STYLE GRILLED CHICKEN THIGHS



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This is my first recipe - please be kind! My kids love it and when I take it to a BBQ everyone wants the recipe. It is a variation on one I found in epicurious a while ago. It is very easy and very yummy!!

Provided by barb63

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 boneless skinless chicken thighs
1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
1/3 cup chopped fresh coriander (cilantro)
1 tablespoon minced ginger
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced chili
1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients except chicken in a bowl.
  • Mix thoroughly.
  • Add chicken and leave to marinate at least one hour, preferably longer.
  • Grill chicken on the BBQ, hotplate or in the griller until golden brown and cooked through.
  • Ususlly you would expect 12 thigh fillets to feed 4 to 6 people- in my family the kids eat 4 each so this recipe serves 3.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327.1, Fat 13.4, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 172.5, Sodium 1108.8, Carbohydrate 7.3, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 5.5, Protein 42.3

THAI CHICKEN THIGHS



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These very tender and moist chicken thighs come with a tangy peanut butter sauce that is irresistible. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 5h25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 bone-in chicken thighs (about 3 pounds), skin removed
1/2 cup salsa
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
2 teaspoons Thai chili sauce
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
2 green onions, sliced
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
Hot cooked basmati rice, optional

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a 3-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine the salsa, peanut butter, lemon juice, soy sauce, jalapeno, Thai chili sauce, garlic and ginger; pour over chicken. , Cover and cook on low until chicken is tender, 5-6 hours. Sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve with rice if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261 calories, Fat 15g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 87mg cholesterol, Sodium 350mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

THAI CHICKEN THIGHS



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Categories     Chicken     Poultry     Bake     Low Fat     Parsnip     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 parsnips, peeled, cut into chunks
1 small onion, cut into chunks
1 2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled, sliced
4 large cloves garlic
1 small jalapeño chili, cut in half
1 cup low-fat milk
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon coconut extract
12 chicken thighs (about 3 3/4 pounds), skin removed and fat trimmed
Chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Combine first 9 ingredients in processor. Purée mixture until smooth. Transfer to large shallow baking dish. Add chicken thighs and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight, turning chicken occasionally.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake chicken until cooked through, about 1 hour 15 minutes. Transfer chicken to platter. Garnish with chopped cilantro.

THAI THIGHS



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Make and share this Thai Thighs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 lbs chicken legs or 2 lbs chicken thighs
1/3 cup green onion, minced
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
2 tablespoons fresh coriander, chopped

Steps:

  • In a bowl combine; green onions, garlic, hoisin, peanut butter, ginger, soy, sesame oil, lemon juice and hot pepper sauce.
  • Arrange chicken legs in an oven proof dish.
  • Spoon sauce over the chicken.
  • Bake in 375F degrees oven for 45-50 minutes or until golden brown and cooked.
  • Sprinkle with the chopped coriander.
  • Serve.

Tips:

  • To ensure the chicken thighs are cooked evenly, make sure they are all of a similar size. If you have larger thighs, cut them into smaller pieces.
  • For crispy skin, pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels before seasoning and baking.
  • Be generous with the seasonings. The chicken thighs will absorb a lot of flavor, so don't be afraid to use a heavy hand.
  • If you don't have a baking sheet, you can use a large skillet or roasting pan.
  • Keep an eye on the chicken thighs while they are baking. They should be cooked through but not overcooked.
  • Serve the chicken thighs immediately with your favorite sides.

Conclusion:

This Thai chicken thigh bake is an easy and delicious weeknight meal. It's packed with flavor and can be served with a variety of sides. The chicken thighs are juicy and tender, and the skin is crispy and flavorful. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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