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Garlicky Chicken Thighs with Scallion and Lime
"These tangy chicken thighs are a weeknight alternative to a long, weekend braise. They may not fall entirely off the bone, but the quick simmer in a rich, citrusy sauce yields an impossibly tender thigh that you wouldn’t get with a simple sear. Serve with rice, whole grains or with hunks of crusty bread for mopping up the leftover sauce."

Time: 35 minutes

Servings: 4

Servings: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 ½ pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 bunch scallions
  • 1 head garlic, halved crosswise, plus 2 cloves garlic, finely grated
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, plus 1 lime
  • 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
  • SK note: maybe add some chunked carrots, too
Steps
  1. Season chicken with salt and pepper on both sides.
  2. Heat oil in a large dutch oven or large, high-sided skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add chicken, skin-side down and cook, undisturbed, until chicken is crisped and the fat has begun to render, 8 to 10 minutes. Using tongs, carefully flip chicken skin-side up. Cook until golden brown, 4 to 6 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, thinly slice two scallions; set aside.
  5. Add halved garlic and remaining whole scallions (SK: also carrots, if I add them) to the pot and season with salt and pepper, tossing to coat in the chicken fat. Cook until lightly blistered and browned, about 3 minutes. Add grated garlic and stir a minute or two, but do not brown.
  6. Add lime juice, soy sauce and 1 cup of water. Bring to a simmer and partly cover. Cook until chicken is completely tender and nearly falling apart on the underside and liquid is reduced by three-quarters, 15 to 20 minutes.
  7. Scatter sliced scallion over chicken and using a Microplane or zester, zest lime over. Cut lime into quarters and serve alongside.
Notes
  • From the recipe page: Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)
  • 445 calories; 31 grams fat; 7 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 14 grams monounsaturated fat; 6 grams polyunsaturated fat; 9 grams carbohydrates; 1 gram dietary fiber; 1 gram sugars; 29 grams protein; 166 milligrams cholesterol; 565 milligrams sodium
  • Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
 

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