14 May, 2013

Asian Chicken Thighs

Posted in : Asian, Chicken, Nomnompaleo.com, Organic, Paleo on May 14, 2013 by : wendland99

Rather, this simple weeknight chicken dinner hits all the notes that you’ve come to expect from Asian comfort food. It’s savory, sweet, tangy, and packed with umami. And did I also mention that the marinade can be ready in just minutes?

Here’s what to gather to feed 4-6 people:

1 bunch scallions, trimmed and cut into thirds
2 garlic cloves, minced
8 slices of fresh ginger, each approximately the size of a quarter
3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
3 tablespoons macadamia nut oil or fat of choice
1 tablespoon coconut aminos
1 tablespoon Red Boat fish sauce
2 tablespoons honey (or ½ small apple, peeled, cored, and diced)
½ teaspoon toasted sesame oil
2 teaspoons kosher salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste
4 pounds chicken thighs

Here’s how to make the chicken:

Dump everything except for the chicken into a blender or food processor and blitz until smooth. Then, bake the bird parts for 40 minutes at 400°F. The end!

What?!? You want to see step-by-step pictures? Man, you guys sure are demanding. But if you insist…

Break out your high speed blender or food processor and toss in the scallions, garlic, ginger…