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chicken thighs with spicy peanut sauce

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Recipe by
Daily Inspiration S
@DailyInspiration
Somewhere, TX

This Indonesian-style chicken will "wow" your guests -- great for a family dinner or dinner party.

yield 4 -6
prep time 20 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For chicken thighs with spicy peanut sauce

  • 8 lg
    chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on
  • salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 c
    coconut oil (or vegetable oil)
  • 1/4 c
    tamari or low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 Tbsp
    honey
  • 2 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1
    2 inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and minced
  • 1 Tbsp
    ground coriander, toasted
  • 1/4 tsp
    cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 tsp
    curry powder
  • 2 Tbsp
    unsalted butter
  • PEANUT SAUCE
  • 3/4 c
    smooth peanut butter
  • 1/2 c
    hoisin sauce
  • 2 Tbsp
    fresh lime juice
  • 1 Tbsp
    tamari or low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tsp
    toasted sesame oil
  • 1
    1" piece fresh ginger, peeled and minced
  • pinch of red pepper flakes

How To Make chicken thighs with spicy peanut sauce

  • 1
    Remove excess fat from chicken thighs and with a sharp knife, score each piece by cutting deep into the chicken 1/2 inch apart. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
  • 2
    Mix together 2 tbsp. vegetable oil, tamari, honey, garlic, ginger, coriander, cayenne and curry powder - mix well. Place chicken in a resealable bag and pour marinade over making sure chicken is evenly coated. Marinate at room temperature for 1 hour or refrigerate if longer.
  • 3
    Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Remove the chicken from the marinade and pat dry. Melt butter and remaining oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the thighs in the skillet and then transfer to the oven. Bake, uncovered, turning once, for approximately 30 minutes or until cooked through.
  • 4
    Prepare peanut sauce ingredients and add 1/2 cup water. Blend until smooth.
  • 5
    Arrange chicken thighs on a platter and drizzle with peanut sauce. Serve remainder on the side.
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