Thai-Style Chicken Legs Recipe

Name: Thai-Style Chicken Legs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro; 1/4 cup Asian fish sauce; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper; 8 whole chicken legs, split, or 8 drumsticks and 8 thighs (about 5 pounds total); Thai sweet chili sauce, for serving (see Note)

Servings: persons

5 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1/4 cup Asian fish sauce
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
8 whole chicken legs, split, or 8 drumsticks and 8 thighs (about 5 pounds total)
Thai sweet chili sauce, for serving (see Note)

1
In a blender, combine the garlic, cilantro, fish sauce, vegetable oil, hoisin sauce, coriander, kosher salt and pepper; blend until smooth.
2
Arrange the pieces of chicken in a large, shallow glass or ceramic dish.
3
Pour the marinade over the chicken and turn to coat the pieces thoroughly.
4
Cover and refrigerate overnight.
5
Light a grill.
6
When the coals are covered with a light gray ash, push them to opposite sides of the grill and set a disposable drip pan in the center.
7
If using a gas grill, turn off the center burners.
8
Arrange the chicken on the hot grate above the drip pan and away from the coals, skin side down.
9
Cover and grill for 40 minutes or until the skin is crisp and the meat is cooked through.
10
Transfer to plates and serve with Thai chili sauce.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, 1/4 cup Asian fish sauce, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Thai-Style Chicken Legs falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Thai-Style Chicken Legs

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