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Grilled Sticky Ginger Chicken Thighs

Grilled Sticky Ginger Chicken Thighs

By Traeger Kitchen

Looking for an easy weeknight dinner? You’ve found it with these sticky chicken thighs. Simply marinade the thighs for at least an hour, and up to eight hours. The grill does the rest of the work for you.

Prep Time

10 Minutes

Cook Time

25 Minutes

Pellets

Pecan

Ingredients

Number of people serving

4

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1/2 Cup grated onion
1/2 Cup peanut oil
1/3 Cup rice vinegar
2 Tablespoon water
2 Tablespoon grated fresh ginger
2 Tablespoon ketchup
4 Teaspoon soy sauce
2 Teaspoon sugar
2 Teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 Teaspoon minced garlic
6 chicken thighs
2 limes, sliced
3 Stalk green onion, thinly sliced
sesame seeds, for garnish

Step

  • 1

    Combine all marinade ingredients in a large bowl and set aside. Place chicken thighs into a resealable bag and add approximately 3/4 of the dressing to cover.

  • 2

    Place in the refrigerator to marinate for at least 1 hour.

  • 3

    When ready to cook, set Traeger temperature to 450℉ and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.

    450 ˚F / 232 ˚C

  • 4

    Place marinated chicken thighs on the grill grate, skin side down. Cook for 10 minutes, flip and cook another 10 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Baste with reserved marinade during the last 10 minutes.

    450 ˚F / 232 ˚C

    165 ˚F / 74 ˚C

  • 5

    Place lime slices on top of chicken and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter and top with sliced green onions and sesame seeds to serve. Enjoy!

    450 ˚F / 232 ˚C

    00:05

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