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These sweet soy marinated grilled chicken thighs are the perfect summer grilling recipe. Packed full of flavor and marinated in brown sugar, soy sauce, coconut milk and tons of flavorful spices. They are grilled to perfection and will please even the pickiest of eaters.

Sweet Soy Marinated Grilled Chicken Thighs

Author: Brandy O'Neill - Nutmeg Nanny
These sweet soy marinated grilled chicken thighs are the perfect summer grilling recipe. Packed full of flavor and marinated in brown sugar, soy sauce, coconut milk, and tons of flavorful spices. They are grilled to perfection and will please even the pickiest of eaters. 
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinating Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut milk
  • 1 tablespoon grated ginger
  • 1 tablespoon grated garlic
  • 1 tablespoon lemongrass paste
  • 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce
  • 10 boneless skinless chicken thighs about 2-1/2 pounds
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 4 green onions trimmed and thinly sliced

Instructions

  • In a large bowl add brown sugar, low sodium soy sauce, coconut milk, grated ginger, grated garlic, lemongrass paste, and chili garlic sauce.
  • Whisk to combine until the sugar has dissolved.
  • Add in the chicken thighs.
  • Toss to coat, cover, and let the chicken marinate for at least 4 hours.
  • Heat your grill to medium-high heat.
  • Add your chicken to the grill and grill until fully cooked, about 15 minutes.
  • In a 9x13 dish add melted butter and green onions.
  • Once your chicken has fully cooked remove it from the grill, add it to the dish and toss in the melted butter and green onions.
  • If desired, serve with grilled pineapple.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 684kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 70g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 372mg | Sodium: 1131mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g
Course Main Course
Keyword boneless skinless chicken thighs, chicken recipes, dinner recipes, grilled chicken thighs, grilling recipes, hawaiian bbq, hawaiian chicken recipes, soy sauce recipes, sweet soy marinated grilled chicken thighs
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