For more easy marinade recipes with big flavor, try our lemon garlic chicken marinade and spicy chicken marinade! It’s a well-balanced marinade that manages to be sweet, savory, and a bit spicy. It’s made with only real ingredients and no preservatives so it’s much healthier than most store-bought marinades. With minimal prep time, it makes for an easy dinner any day of the week. Just marinate the chicken in the morning, then while your rice is cooking, grill the chicken, mix the peanut satay sauce, and prep a salad. Save yourself some effort by making a double batch and freezing one for later. This marinated Thai chicken is easy, it’s delicious, and kids love it, too!
Soy sauce – soy sauce is a salty condiment that’s rich in umami flavor. You can use tamari if that’s what you have on hand, or gluten-free soy sauce if needed. Fish sauce – fish sauce is a well-balanced seasoning that adds its unique salty, sweet, and sour flavor to Asian food. Coconut sugar – coconut sugar adds a caramel-like sweetness to the marinade. Brown sugar and honey make good substitutes. Lime juice – only fresh lime juice will do for a bright pop of citrus flavor! Red Thai curry paste – red curry paste can range from mild to hot so make sure to test it before adding it to your marinade. Use a minimal amount of curry paste for a kid-friendly version. Garlic + ginger – fresh ginger and garlic add a flavorful kick and help make this marinade undeniably delicious! Chicken thighs or breasts – both chicken thighs and chicken breasts work well so use what you prefer.
Here’s how to make the marinade in just two simple steps:
How to cook the Thai marinated chicken
- Refer to the recipe card for cooking times as they will vary depending on the cut of meat.
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