BROILED CHICKEN THIGHS WITH PINEAPPLE-CUCUMBER SALAD

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Quick-cooking chicken thighs are a great value and full of flavor. Just add a bright, cool pineapple-cucumber salad, and you've got a perfect weekday dinner.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Thighs

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons grated lime zest, plus 3 tablespoons lime juice (from 3 limes)
2 teaspoons chili powder
Coarse salt and ground pepper
8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
1/2 pineapple, chopped (4 cups)
1 English cucumber, cut into 1/4-inch slices (3 cups)
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • Heat broiler, with rack 4 inches from heat. Combine lime zest, chili powder, and 2 teaspoons salt. On a rimmed baking sheet, rub chicken all over with mixture. Turn skin side down.
  • Broil chicken 5 minutes. Flip and broil until skin is crisp and chicken is cooked through, about 8 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine lime juice, pineapple, cucumber, and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper. Serve chicken with salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 401 g, Fat 20 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 33 g, SaturatedFat 6 g

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