Grilled Peanut Butter Chicken

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This recipe is based on this one, but leaves out the sugar. This is probably just as delicious made in a cast iron pan and finished in the oven. As a matter of fact I will do that and report back.

Ingredients

2 1/2 pounds chicken legs and thighs (I would keep them skin on, bone in, in which case you can be a little generous on the weight)

1 cup creamy peanut butter (Make sure it is just the peanuts and salt)

1/4 cup low soy sauce (You can substitute coconut aminos)

1/4 cup lemon juice

2 TBS white wine vinegar

1/4 tsp garlic powder (add a bit more or use fresh garlic if you are a garlic lover but not so much that it overwhelms the peanut butter)

1/2 to 1 tsp red pepper flakes

2 tsp fresh grated ginger root

1/4 cup sliced green onion, optional for garnish

Directions

  1. Place chicken in a plastic Ziplock bag or glass pan.

  2. In a bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, lemon juice, vinegar, garlic powder, red pepper flakes and ginger. Pour this marinade over the chicken.

  3. Chill and allow the chicken to marinate 6–8 hours, or up to 24 hours.

  4. Lightly oil grill.

  5. Grill marinated chicken (discarding marinade) for 6–8 minutes per side or until done.

  6. Serve sprinkled with chopped green onions, if desired.