Marinading chicken with an acid, like lime juice, helps to really tenderize the chicken. The sesame oil you use can be toasted or not, depending on the flavor profile you like.
Ingredients
Chicken_thighs
- 4 thighs, skinned and boned
Oil
- ¼ cup avocado, canola, sesame, peanut or light olive oil
Sesame_oil
- 2 teaspoons
Limes
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice
Vinegar
- ¼ cup rice or cider vinegar
Sugar
- 2 Tablespoons
Soy_sauce
- 1 Tablespoon soy sauce, low sodium (or tamari)
Ginger
- 2 teaspoons grated, fresh ginger
Garlic
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Instructions
Step 1
Mix all marinade ingredients in a small bowl.
Step 2
Pour HALF of the marinade over chicken thighs and marinate for 2-24 hours in the refrigerator.
Step 3
Grill chicken on a medium, heated grill for about 7 minutes per side until completely cooked through.
Step 4
Put the remaining marinade in a small sauce pan and simmer for 5-10 minutes until it is reduced to a syrup consistency. Pour over cooked chicken.
Step 5
Serve with Grilled Peach Salsa.
Notes
To bake instead of grilling chicken, place in a 8x8 inch baking pan and bake, uncovered, at 400°for 20 - 25 minutes.