This Oven-Baked Thai BBQ Chicken Recipe is a delicious and easy way to make Thai-inspired chicken at home. The chicken is marinated in a flavorful blend of Thai herbs and spices, then baked in the oven until it is cooked through and juicy. The chicken is served with a simple dipping sauce made with soy sauce, fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar. This recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal or a weekend barbecue.

Ingredients

  • 12 pieces of chicken drumsticks (skinless)
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 sriracha sauce
  • 1 can of thai coconut milk (unsweetened)
  • 1 Tbsp fish sauce
  • 1/4 cup of brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 (2-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, stir together fish sauce, soy sauce, coconut milk, ginger, Sriracha, and sugar. Stir together gentle. Heat the sauce up in the microwave for 1- 2 minutes and continue to stir until the sauce blends together.
  2. Add chicken evenly in 2 ziploc bag, adding sauce in both bags and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2-4 hours (to maximize the flavors, 8 hours or better overnight)
  3. Preheat the oven at 400 degrees. Spray a pan with non stick spray. Add the chicken and bake for 20-30 minutes.
  4. Flipping occasionally, until the drumsticks are cooked through. (Dark meat will take longer to cook than light meat.)
  5. Once ready, transfer to a platter, scatter cilantro over hot chicken and serve sauce (Like chili or sauce), steamed rice and or steamed veggies.
  6. Enjoy! Make sure you tag #DinnerWithTayo, I would love to see your dish.