marinated peanut chicken a la laura

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3/4 cup dry roasted peanuts
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• salt to taste
• 8 chicken thighs

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins


• in a medium mixer bowl combine the crushed peanuts, paprika, ginger, turmeric, honey, olive oil and salt; use an electric mixer to blend together and form a thick, crunchy, spreadable paste. (note: if you find it too gooey or thick, try adding a little cola; it gives the recipe a nice, exotic flavor!)
• place chicken thighs in a nonporous glass dish or bowl. using your hands, cover chicken pieces with the peanut mixture, coating them completely. cover dish and refrigerate to marinate overnight.
• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c).
• place chicken pieces in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish; cover with aluminum foil and bake at 400 degrees f (200 degrees c) for 45 to 60 minutes or until juices run clear, turning every 15 minutes so that they cook evenly.