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Crispy Ginger-Lime Chicken Thighs

Chicken thighs are a more flavorful (and economical) alternative to breasts, and just as versatile. A spice-and-ginger rub flavors the meat, while the heat of the broiler crisps the skin.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 4

Ingredients

1 tablespoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons curry powder, preferably Madras
4 scallions, trimmed and minced
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (3 pounds)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat broiler, with rack set 4 inches from heat source. In a small bowl, combine ginger, lime juice, curry powder, scallions, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.

    Step 2

    Place chicken on a rimmed baking sheet; season both sides with salt and pepper. Gently loosen skin from each piece with your fingertips. Dividing evenly, rub ginger mixture under skin.

    Step 3

    Turn thighs skin side down on baking sheet, and broil 5 minutes. Flip thighs, and continue to broil until skin is crisp and an instant-read thermometer inserted in thickest part of thighs (avoiding bone) registers 165°F, 6 to 8 minutes more. Serve, drizzled with pan juices.

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