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Authentic Thai turmeric chicken served with jasmine rice

Thai Turmeric Chicken Recipe

  • Author: Lina
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus 3 hours marinating)
  • Cook Time: 55 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes (plus marinating)
  • Yield: 5 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: Thai
  • Diet: Halal

Description

A flavorful Thai-style turmeric chicken dish made with a sweet-savory marinade of garlic, fish sauce, oyster sauce, turmeric, and brown sugar, baked until golden and caramelized.


Ingredients

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  • 5 large chicken thighs, skin-on, bone-in (~1.2kg/2.4lb)
  • 4 garlic cloves, finely minced or crushed using a garlic press
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 2 1/2 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tsp white pepper, ground (substitute black pepper)
  • 1 tbsp ground turmeric
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, tightly packed

Instructions

  1. Mix marinade ingredients (garlic, fish sauce, oyster sauce, pepper, turmeric, sugar) in a large bowl.
  2. Add chicken and toss to coat. Marinate for at least 3 hours, preferably overnight.
  3. Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F (160°C fan-forced).
  4. Line a tray with baking paper. Place chicken skin side up. Scrape all marinade out of the bowl and dab onto chicken.
  5. Bake for 40 minutes, basting at the 30 and 40 minute marks with tray juices. Rotate tray as needed for even color.
  6. Increase oven temperature to 200°C/390°F (180°C fan-forced). Bake an additional 10 minutes to caramelize the skin.
  7. Rest for 3 minutes before serving with jasmine or coconut rice, and fresh cucumber and tomato.

Notes

  • Marinate overnight for deeper flavor.
  • Palm sugar can be used instead of brown sugar for a more authentic taste.
  • Fresh turmeric root may be substituted for ground turmeric for extra aroma.
  • Grill instead of baking for a smoky flavor.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with marinade
  • Calories: 285
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 780mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 7g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 95mg

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