Thai Marinated Chicken Thighs

Experience bold and dynamic flavors with these Thai Marinated Chicken Thighs. The combination of sweet, tangy, and savory notes will tantalize your taste buds. Juicy, tender, and infused with a delightful marinade, this recipe is perfect for anyone looking to elevate their grilling game.

I love how bold these flavors can be but once combined they take your taste buds for a ride. You will taste a little sweet, tangy but juicy flavorful chicken.

This recipe uses the Gravity Fed 980 Charcoal Grill, perfect for this recipe because it maintains a consistent 275°F, ensuring the chicken thighs cook evenly and absorb smoky flavor. Its gravity-fed charcoal system provides steady heat and allows you to add wood chunks for authentic smoke. The spacious cooking surface ensures even heat and smoke circulation around the chicken. With easy charcoal loading and precise temperature control, the Gravity Fed 980 makes smoking these Thai-inspired chicken thighs simple and flavorful.

Instructions

1. 01

   In a mixing bowl, combine the finely chopped lemongrass, minced garlic, lime juice, Red Thai peppers, fish sauce, bourbon, sesame oil, cracked black pepper, finely chopped shallot, and freshly chopped cilantro.

2. 02

   Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld.

3. 03

   Set your Char-Griller Smoke and Pro 980 to 275°F, using your preferred smoking wood for enhanced flavor.

4. 04

   Place the marinated chicken thighs directly onto the grill grates. Smoke until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 170°F. This will take approximately 3-4 hours, depending on the size of the thighs.

5. 05

   Remove the chicken from the smoker and let it rest for 5 minutes to lock in the juices. Serve warm and enjoy the flavorful journey!

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