Grilled Chicken Thighs with Peanut Sauce & Garlic Snow Peas

Tamari marinated and grilled chicken thighs topped with peanut sauce, sesame seeds, scallions and served over sticky rice with sautéed garlic snow peas.

Difficulty: Easy

Time: 35-40 min

This dish is Gluten-Free

Calories: 544 Fat: 11g Carbs: 45g Protein: 22g

Don’t be afraid of a little char! The process of deeply caramelizing foods on the grill (or in the pan) adds incredible flavor…not to mention those cheffy grill marks. Resist the urge to move foods around until they’ve had a chance to sit for 3-4 minutes to crisp and develop great color before you move on. We’ve taken these chicken thighs to the next level with a tamari marinade and paired them with garlicky snow peas and a classic peanut sauce for extra oomph.

Ingredients

Sesame seeds

Sushi rice

Garlic

Snow peas

Peanut Butter

Chicken thighs

Scallions

Sweet tamari sauce

Bias slice Cutting or slicing on a diagonal angle

Sear To cook the surface of meat very quickly with intense heat.

Char To cook over high heat until the natural sugars in food blackens.

Grill or medium sauté pan

Small pot with lid

Medium sauté pan

Medium mixing bowl or zip-top bag

Small mixing bowl

Step 1: MISE EN PLACE

Read though the entire recipe before getting started. Preheat grill to 400ºF, if using. Wash and dry all produce. Remove root ends from scallions and discard; then, bias slice. Thinly slice garlic. Remove chicken thighs from package; rinse and pat dry.

Step 2: MARINATE THE CHICKEN

Place chicken thighs, half of the sweet tamari sauce and a pinch of salt and pepper in medium bowl or zip top bag. Mix to coat chicken; set aside.

Step 3: COOK RICE

Place sushi rice, 1½ cups water and a pinch of salt and pepper in small pot over medium heat. Bring to boil; cover and reduce heat to low. Cook 15-20 min until tender. Fluff with fork. While sushi rice is cooking, begin grilling chicken (Step #4).

Step 4: GRILL CHICKEN

Season chicken with a pinch of salt and pepper. Add to hot grill or if using sauté or grill pan, heat 1 tsp. oil over medium-high heat until very hot. Add chicken to hot grill or pan and sear for 2-3 min per side until fully cooked. While chicken is cooking, begin sautéing snow peas and mixing peanut sauce (Step #5). Note: The USDA recommends cooking chicken to an internal temperature 165ºF.

Step 5: COOK SNOW PEAS

Place peanut butter, remaining sweet tamari sauce, 2 Tbsp. water and a pinch of pepper in small bowl mixing until incorporated and smooth; set aside. Heat 1 tsp. oil in a medium sauté pan over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté 1-2 min until soft. Add snow peas, a pinch of sesame seeds, salt and pepper and sauté 2-3 min until lightly cooked.

Step 6: PLATE YOUR DISH

Divide rice between two plates; add chicken and snow peas alongside. Top chicken with peanut sauce, scallions, and remaining sesame seeds. Enjoy!