SPICY CHICKEN THIGHS WITH RHUBARB-CUCUMBER SALSA

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Spicy Chicken Thighs with Rhubarb-Cucumber Salsa image

Score the chicken thighs to deliver more spice and flavor to the meat and encourage quicker cooking.

Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Chicken     Bake     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Cucumber     Spring     Rhubarb     Green Onion/Scallion     Chile Pepper     Bon Appétit     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 habanero, Scotch bonnet, or Thai chile, with seeds, stemmed
2 garlic cloves
2 scallions, thinly sliced, white and green parts divided
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/4 cup olive oil
6 large skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs
Kosher salt
1 1/2 cups 1/4" cubes rhubarb
1 cup 1/4" cubes unpeeled seeded English hothouse cucumber
1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 500°F. Line a baking sheet with foil. Pulse chile, garlic, and white parts of scallions in a food processor until finely chopped. With machine running, drizzle in soy sauce, then olive oil; process until emulsion forms. Transfer sauce to a bowl.
  • Place chicken thighs, skin side up, on a work surface and slash each crosswise at 3/4" intervals down to the bone. Season lightly with salt. Place on prepared baking sheet and brush with sauce. Bake until skin is crisp and an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh registers 165°F, 20-25 minutes. Broil on high for an additonal 2-3 minutes for crisper skin, if desired. Let rest for 5-10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, toss rhubarb, next 5 ingredients, and green parts of scallions in a medium bowl to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper and let stand for at least 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  • Serve chicken with rhubarb salsa alongside.

Mariam CISSE
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I can't wait to make this recipe again!


Courage Chibika
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This recipe is a must-try for any chicken lover.


Beatrix R
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I'm going to try making this recipe with grilled chicken next time.


Jansher Shahwanii
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Eva Dimba
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I love the combination of spicy chicken and sweet and tangy salsa.


Ismael OK Njarro
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This is one of my favorite chicken recipes. It's so flavorful and juicy.


Stefan Pancha
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Hassen Haimida
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy chicken dish.


steppa beckford
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This recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and doesn't require a lot of ingredients.


calebtsmith
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I didn't have any rhubarb, so I used diced mango in the salsa instead. It was still delicious!


Polyqu3en
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I'm not a huge fan of spicy food, so I used less chili powder than the recipe called for. It was still plenty flavorful without being too hot.


R Orr
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The leftovers were just as good the next day. I reheated the chicken and salsa in the microwave, and it was just as flavorful as when it was first made.


Marquis Weeks
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I loved the vibrant colors of the rhubarb cucumber salsa. It really brightened up the dish.


Giulio Miceli
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This recipe is definitely a keeper. I'll be making it again and again.


ham swee
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I served the chicken and salsa over rice, and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.


Fatima Khalily
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The rhubarb cucumber salsa was a delightful surprise. I loved the combination of sweet and tangy flavors.


Alberto Pimentel
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I used skinless, boneless chicken thighs, and they cooked perfectly. The meat was tender and juicy.


Amy Klink
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I marinated the chicken overnight, and it really paid off. The flavors were so well-developed and delicious.


Hasan Hossin
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These spicy chicken thighs and the rhubarb cucumber salsa were a hit! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the salsa was a perfect complement with its sweet and tangy flavor.