Indonesian Grilled Chicken Thighs with Mango-Peanut Salsa Recipe
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 tsp. turmeric
- 1-1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 3 Tbs. vegetable oil; more for the grill
- 1 Tbs. Asian chile paste (like sambal oelek)
- 1 Tbs. dark brown sugar
- 2 tsp. kosher salt
- 2-1/2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 8 large, 10 medium, or 12 small), trimmed of excess fat
- 2 cups small-diced fresh mango (from 2 large mangos)
- 1/2 cup small-diced red bell pepper (from 1 small pepper)
- 1/2 cup salted peanuts, coarsely chopped
- 1/3 cup thinly sliced scallions (white and green parts of 4 to 5 scallions)
- 3 Tbs. chopped fresh cilantro or mint or a combination
- 1 Tbs. seeded, minced jalapeño
- 2 to 3 Tbs. fresh lime juice
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 877g | |
| Calories 1701 | |
| Calories from Fat 903 | 53% |
| Total Fat 101.08g | 126% |
| Saturated Fat 24.23g | 97% |
| Trans Fat 1.76g | |
| Cholesterol 536mg | 179% |
| Sodium 5275mg | 220% |
| Potassium 2352mg | 67% |
| Total Carbs 55.9g | 15% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.8g | 26% |
| Sugars 32.27g | 22% |
| Protein 142.4g | 228% |
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