Pacific Rim Chicken Thighs Recipes

BAKED CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400° F. Set out a 13x9-inch or similar baking dish or line a rimmed baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the seasonings until well combined.
• Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and place them in the baking dish.
• Rub both sides of the chicken with olive oil. Sprinkle the seasoning mixture over the chicken, rubbing it on both sides of the chicken thighs. Try to rub some of the rub underneath the skin as well as on top of the skin for the most flavorful chicken. Arrange the chicken thighs skin side up on the pan.
• Bake in the preheated oven, without moving or turning, until the internal temperature of the thickest part of the chicken (not touching the bone) reaches at least 165° F. This will take about 30-40 minutes, depending on the size of your chicken thighs.
• If desired, you can broil the chicken for a few minutes to get the skin extra crispy. Be sure to use a broiler-safe baking dish/pan and do not put parchment paper under the broiler.

PACIFIC RIM CHICKEN

Steps:

• Prepare broiler, if using.
• To make marinade, combine onion and ginger with soy sauce, sherry, cumin, cinnamon and pepper flakes.
• Wash and dry chicken and combine with marinade, turning to coat meat well. Reserve marinade.
• Prepare stove-top grill, if using. 5. Broil or grill chicken 10 to 15 minutes, until it is cooked through but still tender; turn occasionally.
• Wash and break up frisee and bok choy; wash, stem and slice mushrooms.
• Add vinegar to the remaining marinade and place in skillet with frisee, bok choy and mushrooms. Cook quickly, just a couple of minutes, until greens are wilted.
• Serve the chicken on a bed of the greens and mushrooms.

PACIFIC RIM CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• TO MAKE THE MARINADE: In a small bowl whisk together the marinade ingredients. Trim the chicken thighs of any excess skin and fat. Rinse under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Place in a large, resealable plastic bag and pour in the marinade. Press the air out of the bag and seal tightly. Turn the bag to distribute the marinade, place in a bowl, and refrigerate for 2 to 6 hours, turning occasionally. Remove the thighs from the bag and discard the marinade. Sear the thighs, skin side down, over Direct Medium heat for 4 minutes, turning once halfway through searing time. Continue grilling over Indirect Medium heat until the meat is firm and the juices run clear, 30 to 40 minutes more. Serve warm.From Weber's Big Book of Grilling. Copyright © 2001 Weber-Stephen Products Co. All rights reserved. First published by Chronicle Books LLC, San Francisco, California.