Since about mid January we’ve had mild weather here in Calgary. It’s very unusual for this time of the year as we typically have tons of snow on the ground. I kid you not. In my world we would have 2-3 months of cold winter and snow with the rest of the year sunny and green.
With warm weather comes serious spring fever. Last weekend we did yard work and cleaned up the yard in preparation for planting and Spring. My rhubarb is popping up and I’m ready to start seeding the lawn and eager to start planting. The kids have already advised they will each be having their own pepper and tomatoe(s) plants again this year. Sun and warmth feels so good. With this warmer weather we find we want to grill all the time. Fish and soy sauce are always on hand here and since we are die hard grillers (we will grill in any weather unless it hits -20), it’s not the first time we fired up the BBQ this year. We served up this chicken with our Green Rice.
I prep the food, my husband tends the grill. We make a good team. The longer this chicken can marinate, the more flavour you get.
Ingredients
- 6 bone in/skin on chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
- 2 tbsp garlic
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp water
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Loosen the skin on your chicken thighs with your hand keeping skin intact. Put into plastic storage bag & set aside.
- In a small food processor or blender, combine cilantro, garlic, fish sauce, soy sauce and a pinch of salt and pepper. Puree until you have a smooth liquidy paste.
- Pour marinade into storage bag with chicken and smooshie the bag to combine. Close and store in refrigerator for a minimum of 4 hours or overnight.
- When ready to cook ,preheat your grill to medium high. Cook thighs over high heat until brown then move over to indirect heat and continue to cook 20-25 minutes or until cooked through (juices run clear).
- Remove to plate and set aside to rest.
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