Best 7 Thai Style Chicken Legs Recipes

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Thai-style chicken legs are a fragrant and flavorful dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The combination of sweet, sour, and savory flavors creates a taste sensation that is sure to please. This dish is also relatively easy to make, making it a great option for busy weeknight meals. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and authentic dish that will transport you to the streets of Bangkok.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

THAI BAKED CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS



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Thai Baked Chicken Drumsticks - juicy, tasty, moist chicken marinated with amazing Thai flavors and baked to golden perfection. So good!

Provided by Rasa Malaysia

Categories     Thai Recipes

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 3/4 lbs. (800 g) chicken drumsticks
2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro stems
3 cloves garlic, minced
chopped cilantro leaves, for garnishing
Thai sweet chili sauce, for dipping
1 tablespoon oil
1 3/4 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons coconut milk
1 tablespoon honey or Thai palm sugar
3 dashes ground black pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 pinch turmeric powder

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Rinse the chicken and pat dry with paper towels. Combine all the ingredients in Marinade, whisk to mix well to form a nice milky pale yellow mixture.
  • Add the cilantro and garlic to the chicken, rub onto the chicken drumsticks with your hand. Add the Marinade to the chicken, mix to coat well and marinate for 30 minutes or best for two hours.
  • Arrange the chicken on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper, bake for 40 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve immediately with Thai sweet chili sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366 calories, Carbohydrate 6 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 163 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 23 grams fat, Protein 32 grams protein, SaturatedFat 10 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 3 people, Sodium 1019 milligrams sodium, Sugar 3 grams sugar, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams unsaturated fat

THAI-STYLE SATAY DRUMSTICKS



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This easy recipe translates that favorite Thai appetizer, chicken satay, into a more substantial dinner.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3-inch piece ginger, peeled and finely grated (about 3 tablespoons)
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons coconut milk
1/4 cup plus 1 teaspoon fish sauce
3 tablespoons honey
Juice of 3 limes
6 cloves garlic, minced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 chicken drumsticks (about 2 pounds), skin on
1 teaspoon canola oil
1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
Lime wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill for cooking over medium heat. Whisk together the ginger, 2 tablespoons coconut milk, 1/4 cup fish sauce, 2 tablespoons honey, juice of 1 lime, half the minced garlic, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl. Pierce the skin of the drumsticks all over with the tip of a knife or fork. Toss the drumsticks with the marinade to coat and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, heat the canola oil in a small saucepan over medium heat and add the remaining garlic. Cook, stirring often, until the garlic is golden, about 30 seconds. Remove from the heat and whisk in the remaining 1/2 cup coconut milk, 1 teaspoon fish sauce, 1 tablespoon honey and juice of 2 limes. Whisk in the peanut butter and 1 tablespoon water. Stir until well combined and season with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Set aside.
  • Grill the drumsticks, turning halfway through and basting twice with the marinade, until they are charred and crisp, 8 minutes. (Discard the remaining marinade.) Reduce the heat to low, then cover and cook until the drumsticks are tender, crisp and cooked through, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove the drumsticks to a bowl. Add half of the peanut sauce and toss to coat. Sprinkle with the cilantro leaves and serve with the lime wedges and remaining peanut sauce on the side.

THAI-STYLE CHICKEN LEGS



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Number Of Ingredients 10

5 cloves garlic cloves
1/4 cup cilantro
1/4 cup asian fish sauce
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon white pepper
8 whole chicken legs, split, or 8 drumsticks and 8 thighs (about 5 pounds total)
1 Thai sweet chili sauce

Steps:

  • In a blender, combine the garlic, cilantro, fish sauce, vegetable oil, hoisin sauce, coriander, kosher salt and pepper; blend until smooth. Arrange the pieces of chicken in a large, shallow glass or ceramic dish. Pour the marinade over the chicken and turn to coat the pieces thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • Light a grill. When the coals are covered with a light gray ash, push them to opposite sides of the grill and set a disposable drip pan in the center. If using a gas grill, turn off the center burners.
  • Arrange the chicken on the hot grate above the drip pan and away from the coals, skin side down. Cover and grill for 40 minutes or until the skin is crisp and the meat is cooked through. Transfer to plates and serve with Thai chili sauce.

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

SLOW COOKER THAI CHICKEN LEGS



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Make and share this Slow Cooker Thai Chicken Legs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by 4-H Mom

Categories     Easy

Time 7h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 medium onion, thinly sliced
4 skinless chicken drumsticks
4 skinless chicken thighs
1 large red pepper, sliced
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes with jalapenos
1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
8 ounces snow peas
1/4 cup mint leaf, cut into strips
1/4 cup peanuts, chopped

Steps:

  • Put chicken on onion in a 3 1/2 quart slow cooker. Add red pepper. Mix tomatoes, peanut butter, lime juice, soy sauce and ginger in a bowl, pour over chicken.
  • Cover and cook on low 7 to 9 hours, until meat is tender. Stir in snow peas, cook 15 minutes or until snow peas are crisp tender.
  • Sprinkle each serving with mint and peanuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404.5, Fat 20.5, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 105, Sodium 1133.6, Carbohydrate 20.4, Fiber 5, Sugar 7.8, Protein 38.1

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

FRAGRANT THAI DRUMSTICKS



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Marinate chicken drummers in aromatic Thai red curry paste and sweet chilli for super tasty fingerfood

Provided by Sara Buenfeld

Categories     Main course

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tbsp sweet chilli sauce
grated zest 1 orange , plus 2 tbsp juice
1 garlic clove , crushed
1 tbsp good-quality Thai red curry paste
8 chicken drumsticks , skin removed, the flesh slashed

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6 and line a baking tray with foil. Mix the chilli sauce with the orange zest and juice, garlic, curry paste and ¼ tsp salt. Add the chicken and coat really well.
  • Arrange the drumsticks on the foil, spaced apart. Coat the chicken with any marinade left in the bowl, then roast for 35-40 mins until tender. Wrap in foil or pack into a food container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246 calories, Fat 11 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 5 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Protein 31 grams protein, Sodium 1.1 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use high-quality, organic chicken legs. Bone-in, skin-on chicken legs are ideal for this recipe, as they will stay moist and flavorful during cooking.
  • Be sure to marinate the chicken legs for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight. This will help the chicken to absorb the flavors of the marinade and cook more evenly.
  • When grilling the chicken legs, cook them over medium heat to prevent them from burning. Cook the chicken legs for about 10-12 minutes per side, or until they are cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Serve the chicken legs with your favorite dipping sauce, such as a sweet and sour sauce, a Thai peanut sauce, or a simple soy sauce.

Conclusion:

Thai-style chicken legs are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a casual party. The chicken legs are marinated in a flavorful blend of Thai spices and then grilled until cooked through. Serve the chicken legs with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy!

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