Gai yang-inspired chicken gets a savory, citrusy glaze on the grill, while peak-August cucumber and herbs make a crisp, cooling side.
- Total time: 55 min
- Servings: 2 servings
- Estimated total cost: $12
- Calories per serving: 690 cal
- Grill
- Stovetop
Drink pairing: An off-dry Riesling cools the chile heat while complementing the lime, ginger, and smoky chicken.
Details
Ingredients
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Foster Farms Fresh & Natural Chicken Thighs Value Pack1.5 lb, about 4 bone-in thighs $2.79
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Cucumber1 large $0.89
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Smart Way™ Jasmine Rice2/3 cup dry $3.59
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Fresh Organic Limes2 medium $1.29
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Simple Truth Organic® Mint1/4 cup loosely packed leaves $2.49
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Green Onions3 green onions $1.19
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Garlic2 cloves $0.79
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Spice World™ Fresh Peeled Ginger Bag2 teaspoons finely grated $3.99
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Fish sauce2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon
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Light brown sugar1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon
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Neutral cooking oil1 tablespoon
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Ground coriander1 teaspoon
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Ground black pepper1/2 teaspoon
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Crushed red pepper flakes1/4 teaspoon
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Kosher salt3/4 teaspoon
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Water1 cup
Instructions
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Heat a grill to medium-high, about 400°F, creating both direct- and indirect-heat zones; clean the grates while they heat.
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Finely grate 1 teaspoon zest and squeeze 3 tablespoons juice from 2 medium limes; reserve this as the lime mixture.
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Pat 1.5 pounds chicken thighs dry and trim any large pieces of excess fat. Season with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. In a shallow dish, combine:
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil
- 1 tablespoon prepared lime juice
- 1 teaspoon prepared lime zest
- 2 garlic cloves, finely grated
- 2 teaspoons finely grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Turn the chicken in the marinade and let stand for 15 minutes while preparing the rice and salad.
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While the chicken marinates, rinse 2/3 cup jasmine rice. Combine it in a small saucepan with 1 cup water and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, cover, reduce to low, and cook for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand, covered, for 10 minutes before fluffing.
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Thinly slice 1 large cucumber and 3 green onions, then roughly chop 1/4 cup mint leaves. Toss them together with:
- 2 tablespoons prepared lime juice
- 1 teaspoon fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon light brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Set the cucumber salad aside while the chicken grills.
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Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the marinade. Grill skin-side down over direct heat for 4 to 5 minutes, then turn and grill for 4 minutes. Move the chicken to indirect heat, cover, and cook for 10 to 15 minutes, until the thickest portions register at least 165°F. Transfer to a clean plate and rest for 5 minutes.
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Divide the fluffed rice between two plates, add the grilled chicken, and mound the cucumber-mint salad alongside. Spoon any salad juices over the rice and serve.