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This Cilantro Thai Chicken is a delicious and flavorful main dish that is quick and easy to prepare. I love serving it with my Pad Thai Fried Rice!
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I’m all about easy Thai recipes this week! Earlier this week I shared with you my Pad Thai Fried Rice recipe, and today I am sharing the perfect accompaniment to that dish – Cilantro Thai Chicken!
This Thai Chicken recipe is not only super easy to make, but bursting with some of my favorite flavors: cilantro, lime, and sesame seed oil! I like to marinate the chicken overnight in the refrigerator, but if you’re short on time, and hour is all you’ll need.
Cook’s Note – Cilantro Thai Chicken
- Since it’s summertime and grilling season, feel free to throw this Thai chicken on the grill! You’ll want to cook it on medium heat until it turns light golden brown in color and the interior temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
- If you like your Thai food a bit on the spicy side, then add 1-2 Tablespoons of chili garlic sauce to the marinade.
Cook’s Tools – Cilantro Thai Chicken
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Easy Cilantro Thai Chicken
Ingredients
- 2 large garlic cloves coarsely chopped
- ½ cup chopped cilantro
- 2 Tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 Tablespoon lime juice
- 1 Tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 10 boneless skinless chicken tenders, thawed
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- salt and pepper
- lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- MARINATE CHICKEN: Place garlic, cilantro, soy sauce, lime juice, and sesame oil in a food processor and process until smooth.
- Place chicken in large zipper-top bag, and pour marinade into bag. Seal the bag, and shake until chicken is coated with marinade. Lay bag flat in refrigerator, and marinate for at least 1 hour, and up to overnight.
- COOK CHICKEN: Move oven rack 4 inches from broiler, and preheat broiler. Line rimmed baking sheet with foil, and spray lightly with nonstick cooking spray. Remove chicken from marinade and arrange in a single layer, spacing apart, on prepared baking sheet. Drizzle chicken with 1 tablespoon olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Broil until browned and cooked through, about 10-14 minutes (all depending on your broiler). Internal temperature of chicken should register 165 degrees F on a meat thermometer. Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with lime wedges.
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Kate says
What gorgeous flavours! Always on the lookout for recipes that all the family would love and this sounds perfect – bookmarked to try later in the week, thanks!
Katherine says
So many great Thai flavors make this chicken something really special!
Beth Sachs says
Love the flavours in this easy chicken recipe. I served it with noodles and stir fry veg. The kids loved it!
veenaazmanov says
My kids to love this flavorful chicken dish. Looks so yummy and best side dish option.
Beth says
This looks so delicious and yummy! I can’t wait to make this! My husband is going to love this!