Fish-sauce caramelized chicken, smoky corn, and a crisp tomato-cucumber salad showcase Washington’s late-summer produce in a fast grilled dinner.
- Total time: 50 min
- Servings: 2 servings
- Estimated total cost: $13
- Calories per serving: 670 cal
- Grill
Drink pairing: An off-dry Riesling balances the salty fish sauce, lime, and gentle chile heat.
Details
Ingredients
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Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs1 pound $5.99
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Bi-color Corn2 ears, husks removed $0.79
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Slicing Cucumbers1 medium cucumber $0.99
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Organic Sungold Cherry Tomatoes6 ounces $4.43
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Green Onion3 green onions $1.39
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Cilantro Bunch1/2 cup cilantro leaves $1.19
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Lime2 limes $0.69
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Garlic2 cloves
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Fish sauce2 tablespoons
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Light brown sugar2 teaspoons
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Neutral cooking oil2 tablespoons
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Mayonnaise2 tablespoons
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Unseasoned rice vinegar1 tablespoon
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Diamond Crystal kosher salt2 teaspoons
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Ground black pepper1/2 teaspoon
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Crushed red pepper flakes1/4 teaspoon
Instructions
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Heat a gas or charcoal grill for medium-high direct cooking, about 425°F. Clean and oil the grill grates.
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Finely grate or mince 2 garlic cloves. In a shallow dish, combine:
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 2 teaspoons light brown sugar
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil
- 3/4 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Add 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, turn to coat, and marinate for 15 minutes while preparing the vegetables.
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Make the corn sauce by combining:
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons fish sauce
- Finely grated zest and juice of 1 lime
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Set the corn sauce aside.
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Halve 6 ounces Sungold cherry tomatoes. Thinly slice 1 medium cucumber and 3 green onions, then toss them with:
- 1/2 cup cilantro leaves
- 1 tablespoon unseasoned rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon fish sauce
- 3/4 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt
Set the salad aside so the flavors mingle.
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Rub 2 husked ears of bi-color corn with 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil and season with 1/2 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt. Grill, turning every 2 to 3 minutes, until crisp-tender and charred in spots, 8 to 10 minutes total.
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Remove the chicken from the marinade and let excess drip away. Grill for 5 to 7 minutes per side, closing the lid between turns, until caramelized and the thickest thigh reaches 175°F. Transfer to a clean plate and rest for 5 minutes.
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Brush the grilled corn generously with the corn sauce. Slice the rested chicken across the grain, then plate it beside the dressed corn and tomato-cucumber salad.
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