GRILLED SOY-BASTED CHICKEN THIGHS WITH SPICY CASHEWS
Here's a hack I performed on a recipe for an appetizer portion of skewered chunked chicken thighs that the great live-fire cooks and cookbook writers Chris Schlesinger and John Willoughby wrote many years ago, and that I have slowly altered into a main-course grilled dinner. The skinless chicken browns nicely over a medium flame, and the sugary soy basting sauce lacquers it beautifully in the final few minutes of cooking. It's terrific with rice, or as a topping for a salad of sturdy greens. You may wish to double the recipe for Sriracha-roasted cashews. Those are addictive, and for them you will find many delicious uses.
Provided by Sam Sifton
Categories dinner, weeknight, barbecues, poultry, main course
Time 1h
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oven to 300 degrees. Combine cashews and Sriracha sauce in a small bowl and stir until nuts are coated. Line a small baking pan with foil and spread the coated cashews out on it, then place in the oven and bake until nuts are dry, approximately 20 minutes. Carefully remove the nuts from the foil and let cool, then chop roughly and set aside in a small bowl.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together sesame oil, 1/2 cup soy sauce, the hoisin sauce and the black pepper, and hot sauce if using. Add chicken thighs and stir to coat. Refrigerate until ready to cook.
- For the basting sauce, combine the remaining 3 tablespoons soy sauce, the brown sugar and the ginger in a small bowl, and whisk until the sugar has dissolved.
- When you are ready to cook the chicken, build a fire in a charcoal grill, leaving about 1/3 of the cooking space free of coals. When coals are covered with gray ash and the temperature is medium (you can hold your hand 5 inches above the coals for 5 to 7 seconds), you are ready to cook. (For a gas grill, turn one burner to high, leaving the others off, then lower cover and heat for 15 minutes.)
- Using tongs, remove chicken thighs from marinade and cook, directly over the coals, turning every few minutes, until they are well-browned but not crusty, approximately 8 to 10 minutes. Then, using a pastry brush, begin to baste them with the soy, ginger and sugar mixture, until they develop a lacquer, an additional 8 to 10 minutes, again turning every few minutes. (If chicken threatens to burn, place it over the part of the grill without coals.)
- Transfer chicken to a warmed platter, sprinkle with the chopped cashews, the scallions and the cilantro, and serve.
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Brenda L. hughes
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chicken thighs, but this recipe changed my mind! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. The spicy cashews were a nice touch too. I'll definitely be making this again.
Muhammad Husnain Husnain358
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. The spicy cashews were a great addition, adding a bit of heat and crunch. I'll definitely be making this again.
Hasib Foraji
[email protected]This recipe was a disappointment. The chicken was dry and the sauce was bland. The spicy cashews were the only saving grace. I won't be making this again.
Mohsen Fouaani
[email protected]Loved this dish! The chicken was juicy and tender, and the sauce was flavorful and not too spicy. The spicy cashews were a great addition, adding a nice bit of crunch. Will definitely make again!
Cynthia Addai
[email protected]This recipe was a winner! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was just right. The spicy cashews were a nice touch, adding a bit of heat. I'll definitely be making this again.
Heidery J Losch
[email protected]The chicken was delicious! It was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. The spicy cashews were a great addition. I'd definitely make this again.
Mohammed ARFAOUI
[email protected]Not bad! The chicken was a bit dry, but the sauce was tasty. The spicy cashews were a nice touch. Overall, it was a good meal, but I'll try a different recipe next time.
Nelisiwe Belinda
[email protected]Easy to follow recipe with great results. The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. The spicy cashews added a nice bit of heat. Overall, a great dish that I'll definitely be making again.
ali ahmed munna
[email protected]Amazing flavors! The chicken was succulent and the sauce was a perfect balance of sweet and savory. The spicy cashews were a nice touch too. Will definitely try this recipe again.
Naqqash Ahmad
[email protected]This recipe was a hit! The chicken was cooked to perfection and the sauce was delicious. The spicy cashews were a great addition, and they added a nice bit of heat. I'll definitely be making this again.
Kc Fiala
[email protected]Really enjoyed this dish! The chicken was tender and moist, and the sauce was flavorful and not too spicy. The cashews added a nice crunchy texture. Will definitely make again.
cassaundra simms
[email protected]Fantastic recipe! The chicken came out perfectly juicy and flavorful. The spicy cashews were the perfect touch, adding a nice bit of heat and crunch. I'll definitely be making this again!