Thai Turmeric Chicken Recipe (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Main

01 - 5 large chicken thighs, skin-on, bone-in (1.2kg)

→ Marinade

02 - 4 garlic cloves, finely minced
03 - 2 tablespoons fish sauce
04 - 2 1/2 tablespoons oyster sauce
05 - 1 teaspoon white pepper, ground
06 - 1 tablespoon ground turmeric
07 - 1/4 cup brown sugar, tightly packed

# Instructions:

01 - Mix all marinade ingredients in a large bowl. Add chicken and coat thoroughly. Let marinate for at least 3 hours, preferably overnight.
02 - Heat oven to 180°C/350°F. Line a tray with parchment paper. Place chicken skin-side up and add remaining marinade.
03 - Bake for 40 minutes, basting at 30 and 40 minutes with pan juices. Rotate tray for even browning.
04 - Increase temperature to 200°C/390°F and bake for 10 more minutes to caramelize the skin.
05 - Let rest 3 minutes before serving with jasmine rice, cucumber, and tomato chunks.

# Notes:

01 - Can be cooked on BBQ or stovetop using medium heat
02 - Works with different chicken cuts, adjusting cooking times accordingly