Charred Ginger-Lime Chicken

Name: Charred Ginger-Lime Chicken
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, halved lengthwise; 2 teaspoons white sugar; Neutral oil; Kosher salt and ground black pepper; Grated zest and juice from 2 limes; 1 tablespoon finely grated fresh ginger; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or mint or basil; 2 tablespoons chopped pickled jalapeños or pickled red cherry peppers, plus 2 teaspoons pickling liquid

1 step

Prep:5minCook:25min

Optional garnish: Chopped roasted peanut. Serve with a rice or grain pilaf, or cut the thighs into smaller pieces and serve on leafy greens

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 07:38:24 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories324.5 kcal (16%)

Total Fat12.9 g (18%)

Carbs5.7 g (2%)

Sugars2.6 g (3%)

Protein44.9 g (90%)

Sodium470.5 mg (24%)

Fiber1.1 g (4%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

2 poundsboneless skinless chicken thighs

halved lengthwise

2 teaspoonswhite sugar

Grated zest and juice from

1 tablespoonfresh ginger

finely grated

3 tablespoonsfresh cilantro

chopped, or mint or basil

2 tablespoonspickled jalapeños

chopped, or pickled red cherry peppers, plus 2 teaspoons pickling liquid

Instructions

Step 1

Heat the broiler with a rack 4 inches from the element. In a bowl, toss the chicken with the sugar, 1 tablespoon oil, salt and pepper. Set a wire rack in a rimmed baking sheet; arrange the chicken on it. Broil until charred, 13 to 16 minutes, flipping once halfway through. Immediately transfer to a clean bowl and toss with 3 tablespoons oil, lime zest and juice, ginger, herbs, and jalapeños and pickling liquid. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.