Recipes from Thailand :: Thai Main Dish Poultry

1/3 c. (75 ml) minced green onions
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 Tbsp. ( 50 ml) hoisin sauce
2 Tbsp. (25 ml) peanut butter
1 Tbsp. (15 ml) soy sauce
1 Tbsp. (15 ml) minced ginger root
1 Tbsp. (15 ml) sesame oil
1 Tbsp. (15 ml) lemon juice
1/2 tsp. (2 ml) hot pepper sauce
2 lbs. (1K) chicken legs or thighs
2 Tbsp. (25 ml) chopped cilantro or parsley

In a bowl combine 1/4 c. (50 ml) of the onions, garlic, hoisin sauce, peanut butter, ginger root, soy sauce, sesame oil, lemon juice and hot pepper sauce.

Arrange chicken in shallow baking dish. Spoon sauce over chicken; bake in a 375 degree F (190 degree C) oven for 45 to 50 mins. or until golden brown and juices run clear when chicken is pierced with fork. Sprinkle and distribute with remaining green onions and cilantro or parsley.

Makes 4 servings.