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Ina Garten Indonesian Chicken

Savory Ina Garten Indonesian Chicken: Quick & Flavorful Delight

This Ina Garten Indonesian Chicken features a rich soy-peanut marinade that elevates chicken thighs to a delightful dish, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Marinating Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Indonesian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Marinade
  • 1/2 cup Soy Sauce opt for low-sodium
  • 2 tbsp Honey or low-carb sweetener
  • 1/2 cup Peanut Butter preferably natural
  • 1/4 cup Rice Vinegar can substitute with apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Ginger fresh preferred
  • 4 cloves Garlic or garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Cumin omit if unavailable
  • 1 tsp Coriander optional
  • 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes optional for spice
  • 2 tbsp Sesame Oil can use olive oil
  • 2 tbsp Lime Juice lemon juice is acceptable
Chicken
  • 1.5 lbs Chicken Thighs boneless preferred
Garnishing
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro optional
  • 2 tbsp Sesame Seeds optional

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Grill or oven
  • Resealable zip-top bag
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Marinade Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, peanut butter, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, cumin, coriander, red pepper flakes, sesame oil, and lime juice until smooth.
Marinate Chicken
  1. Place chicken thighs in a resealable bag or bowl. Pour marinade over, seal, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Cooking Preparation
  1. Preheat grill to medium-high or oven to 400°F. Oil grill grates if grilling or line baking sheet with parchment if roasting.
Cooking Chicken
  1. Grill chicken for 6-8 minutes on each side until charred and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Roast for 35-40 minutes, basting halfway through.
Serving
  1. Let chicken rest before garnishing with cilantro and sesame seeds. Serve hot with rice or grilled vegetables.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 24gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 650mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best flavor, marinate chicken overnight. Avoid rushing cooking to ensure juiciness. Serve it with grilled veggies for a low-carb meal.

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