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Turmeric Thai Chicken

Turmeric Thai Chicken

Recreate the magic of Thai street food with this easy Turmeric Thai Chicken. Golden, sticky, and baked to juicy perfection in your own oven.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Marinating Time 3 hours
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 5 large chicken thighs bone-in, skin-on, about 1.2kg/2.6lb
  • 4 garlic cloves finely chopped or crushed
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 2.5 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tsp pepper white or black, ground
  • 1 tbsp turmeric powder
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar packed

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Basting brush or spoon
  • Baking tray or sheet pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, combine garlic, fish sauce, oyster sauce, pepper, turmeric powder, and brown sugar to create a marinade.
  2. Add chicken thighs and massage marinade into the chicken, then allow to marinate for at least 3 hours or overnight.
  3. Preheat the oven to 180°C / 350°F (160°C / 320°F if fan-forced), and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  4. Place marinated chicken thighs skin-side up on the tray and spread any remaining marinade on top.
  5. Bake the chicken for 40 minutes, basting with pan juices at the 30 and 40-minute marks.
  6. Increase oven temperature to 200°C / 390°F (180°C / 355°F fan-forced) and cook for an additional 10 minutes for caramelization.
  7. Remove chicken from the oven and let it rest for 3-5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 28gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For the best flavor, marinate the chicken overnight. Don’t skip the basting—it creates a sticky glaze! If the skin isn't dark enough after caramelization, broil for an additional 1-2 minutes, watching closely. Store leftover chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
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