Grilling chicken thigh is one of our favorite meals to make for weeknight dinners, as it is healthy, easy, and delicious for all of the family members. My kids absolutely love any chicken dish and they are easy to make as you just need to pop them into the air fryer or an oven. I've compiled a list of best Asian chicken thigh grilling recipes that you can grill for a summer BBQ or an easy and healthy weeknight dinner meal.
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1. Miso Chicken Thigh Recipe:
This marinade adds umami flavor and is just the right amount of saltiness paired with sweetness. It's delicious to pair with rice and some stir fried veggies. Or you can add in soba noodles with other veggies like this recipe here.
Miso Chicken Marinade:
- 2 chicken thigh fillets (approx. 150g each)
- 1 tablespoon miso paste
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons tamari
Source: Wholesome by Sarah
Source: Eat With Carmen
2. Honey Soy Sauce Garlic Chicken Thigh Recipe:
If you're looking for a dish that strikes the perfect balance between sweet, savory, and aromatic, this is the one for you. The blend of honey, soy sauce, and fresh garlic not only creates a delightful glaze that makes every bite better than the last. This recipe is a hit at any table, and for an extra touch of greens, I like to throw in some broccoli or green beans right in the same pan for a complete meal.
Honey Soy Marinade:
- ⅓ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup oil I use vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons honey
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- salt and pepper to taste
Source: Everyday Family Cooking
3. Chicken Teriyaki Recipe:
This is a staple in our family for a quick weeknight meal. If remembering the recipe is hard for you, just remember 1:1:1 ratio for the soy sauce, mirin, and sugar (or honey) and you are good to go!
Chicken Teriyaki Sauce
- 1½ tablespoon soy sauce
- 1½ tablespoon cooking sake
- 1½ tablespoon mirin
- 2 teaspoon sugar
Source: RecipeTin Japan
4. Vietnamese Chicken Thigh Recipe (With Lemongrass - it's optional)!
I've had this dish without the lemongrass and it still makes a delicious chicken thigh dish. Pop it in the oven and pair with rice noodles, fresh veggies, and nuac cham sauce, and you have a perfect bowl of chicken thigh bun cha.
Vietnamese Chicken thigh Marinade:
- 1 lb Boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2 shallots sliced
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon Fish sauce
- 2 teaspoon saoy sauce
- 2 tablespoon Avocado oil
- 2 Stalks Lemongrass
- ½ teaspoon Pepper
- ¼ teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 2 tablespoon sugar
Source: Maxi's Kitchen
Source: Recipe Tin Eats
5. Spicy Korean Chicken Thigh Marinade
If you are in for a slight bit of spiciness in your chicken, try this recipe that adds Korean gochujang. It adds perfect amount of kick.
For this meal, instead of pre-marinading the chicken, you would need to prepare the marinade in a separate bowl and grill the chicken first. Cook chicken in an air fryer at 200 F for 10 minutes each for each side of the chicken. (total 20 minutes)
And pour the marinade over the chicken and cook in air fryer at 180 F for 10 minutes each side.
Spicy Gochujang Chicken Marinade:
- 2 lbs of chicken thighs
- 2TBSP Sugar
- 2 tablespoon Red Pepper Flakes
- 2 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoon Mirin
- 3 tablespoon Soy Sauce
- 2 tablespoon Gochujang
6. Oyster Sauce Chicken Marinade Recipe
If you are looking for a marinade that is full of flavor, this oyster sauce chicken marinade recipe is perfect for you. Oyster sauce adds depth and richness to the dish while balancing out the sweetness from the sugar.
Oyster Sauce Chicken Marinade:
- 2 lbs of chicken thighs
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 tablespoon of korean corn syrup (substitute with honey)
- 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce
- ¼ teaspoon of salt
- ¼ teaspoon of ground pepper
- 1 tablespoon of avocado oil
Check out these marinade recipes, from Spicy Korean Chicken Thigh to Oyster Sauce Chicken! They'll totally take your chicken dishes to the next level with incredible flavors, perfect for any get-together or a weeknight meal!
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