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Thai Turmeric Chicken

Thai Turmeric Chicken

Thai Turmeric Chicken is a golden, flavor-packed dish featuring juicy, tender chicken thighs marinated in turmeric, garlic, and savory sauces. With beautifully caramelized skin and bold Thai-inspired flavors, it’s the perfect recipe for both weeknight dinners and special gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 5 thighs
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: ASIAN, Thai
Calories: 360
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 5 thighs chicken large, bone-in, skin-on (~1.2kg / 2.4lb)
Marinade
  • 4 cloves garlic finely minced or pressed
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 2.5 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tsp ground white pepper or substitute black pepper
  • 1 tbsp ground turmeric
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar packed

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Mix garlic, fish sauce, oyster sauce, pepper, turmeric, and brown sugar in a bowl. Add chicken thighs, toss well, cover, and marinate at least 3 hours (overnight preferred).
  2. Step 2: Preheat oven to 180°C / 350°F (160°C fan). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  3. Step 3: Arrange chicken skin-side up on the tray. Spread any leftover marinade on top.
  4. Step 4: Bake for 40 minutes, basting with tray juices at 30 and 40 minutes. Rotate tray halfway for even browning.
  5. Step 5: Increase oven to 200°C / 390°F (180°C fan). Return chicken for 10 minutes until skin caramelizes and crisps.

Notes

For extra richness, brush chicken with coconut milk before baking. Add chili flakes to the marinade for spice. Can substitute drumsticks or wings (adjust cooking time). Marinate overnight for best flavor.