Smoky Isan-style grilled chicken pairs with peak-summer Washington corn and a crisp cucumber relish for a fast, boldly tangy dinner.
Total time: 50 minutes
Estimated cost: $9–$11 for 2 servings
Health notes: About 590 calories per serving, with roughly 39 grams of protein plus fiber-rich corn and fresh vegetables.
Drink pairing: An off-dry Riesling cools the chile heat while complementing the lime and lightly sweet corn.
Details
Ingredients
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Foster Farms Fresh & Natural Chicken Thighs Value Pack1¼ pounds, about 4 small bone-in thighs $1.49
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Fresh Sweet Corn on the Cob-Each2 ears, husks removed $0.99
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English Cucumber½ cucumber, thinly sliced $1.50
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Green Onions3, thinly sliced $1.19
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Organic Cilantro½ cup roughly chopped $1.69
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Fresh Organic Limes - Each2 $1.29
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Garlic2 cloves, finely grated $0.79
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Fish sauce2 tablespoons
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Brown sugar1 tablespoon
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Neutral cooking oil1 tablespoon, plus more for the grill
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Crushed red pepper flakes½ teaspoon, or to taste
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Uncooked jasmine rice1 tablespoon
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Kosher salt¼ teaspoon
Instructions
- Heat a grill for two-zone cooking, with one side at medium-high and the other at medium-low. Pat the chicken dry; slice the cucumber and green onions, chop the cilantro, zest one lime, and juice both limes.
- Toast the uncooked rice in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3–4 minutes, shaking frequently, until deep golden and fragrant. Cool briefly, then crush it into a coarse powder with a mortar or spice grinder.
- Whisk the lime juice and zest, fish sauce, brown sugar, garlic, oil, and red pepper flakes. Reserve half for serving; coat the chicken with the remainder and let it stand for 10 minutes while the grill finishes heating.
- Lightly oil the grill grates. Grill the chicken skin-side down over medium-low heat for 8–10 minutes; turn and cook for another 10–14 minutes, moving it away from flare-ups, until browned and the thickest part reaches at least 165°F.
- During the final 10 minutes, grill the corn over medium-high heat, turning every 2 minutes, until tender and charred in spots. Rest the chicken for 5 minutes.
- Toss the cucumber, green onions, cilantro, salt, half the toasted rice powder, and 1 tablespoon of the reserved dressing. Brush the corn lightly with more reserved dressing.
- Plate two chicken thighs and one ear of corn per person, add the cucumber relish, and finish with the remaining toasted rice powder and dressing.