Tag: chicken thighs

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Lemon-Herb Chicken Kebabs

These light and summery kebabs are made with chicken thighs, which won’t dry out on the grill. Cut the chicken into strips and thread it, accordion-style, onto the skewers along with thinly sliced lemons and asparagus. The tangy herb and lemon marinade also tastes great with pork or lamb. Ingredients 1/2 cup packed fresh flat-leaf […]

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Glazed Chicken and Szechuan Noodle Salad

Ingredients 1 tablespoon grated peeled fresh ginger 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 teaspoon lower-sodium soy sauce 8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs (about 1 1/2 pounds) Cooking spray 6 ounces uncooked udon noodles (thick, fresh Japanese wheat noodles) or whole-wheat linguine 1/4 cup bottled Szechuan sauce 1 tablespoon reduced-fat creamy peanut butter […]

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Asian Barbecue Chicken

Fire up your grill for this quick and healthy Asian barbecue chicken recipe. Ingredients 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1/4 teaspoon curry powder 3 garlic cloves, minced 8 (6-ounce) chicken thighs, skinned Cooking spray Lime wedges (optional) Green onion tops […]

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Tahini-Marinated Chicken Thighs with Cucumber-and-Tomato Salad

Adding tahini to the marinade makes the chicken buttery tender without an overwhelming amount of sesame flavor in the finished dish. It also helps the chicken to char nicely on the grill. Ingredients Chicken: 1/4 cup tahini (sesame seed paste), well stirred 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons […]

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Easy Chicken Adobo

Inspired by the Philippine national dish, this Easy Chicken Adobo uses a simple blend of garlic, vinegar, and soy sauce to give chicken a zingy boost. Traditional adobo sauces are commonly enriched with coconut milk, and the dish is frequently made with pork. But for everyday cooking, we like this lighter, simpler chicken recipe. Serve […]

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Spice-Rubbed Chicken with Red Lentil Dal

This dinner offers a double-dose of turmeric and its active compound curcumin—some of the golden spice flavors the creamy lentil dal and some gives the chicken a jolt of peppery, earthy flavor. The chicken’s spice rub also contains fresh black pepper, which helps to “activate” the curcumin—and, thus, amp up curcumin’s anti-inflammatory powers. Between the […]

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Asian-Glazed Chicken Thighs

The tasty Asian-inspired glaze gives these chicken thighs a mahogany sheen. Rich thigh meat is higher in fat than lean white meat, so the thighs stay moist even when they’re roasted without skin. Garnish with fresh cilantro and sliced green onions, if desired. Ingredients 1/3 cup rice vinegar 1/4 cup lower-sodium soy sauce 3 tablespoons […]

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Jamaican-Spiced Chicken Thighs

Complete the menu with mashed sweet potatoes and a mixed green salad. For more heat, leave the seeds in the jalapeño. Ingredients 1/4 cup minced red onion 1 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon finely chopped seeded jalapeño pepper 2 teaspoons cider vinegar 2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice 1/2 teaspoon […]

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Easy Pressure Cooker Chicken Pho

For pho, it’s legitimately all about the intensely delicious broth. And thanks to the flavor-concentrating power of the pressure cooker, we were able to make a robust and dynamic chicken broth—using shallots, fresh ginger and cilantro, and a few spices—in a matter of minutes. Thus, this restaurant favorite can now be a comforting, go-to weeknight dinner. Ingredients 1 1/2 tablespoons […]

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Tahini-Marinated Chicken Thighs with Cucumber-and-Tomato Salad

Adding tahini to the marinade makes the chicken buttery tender without an overwhelming amount of sesame flavor in the finished dish. It also helps the chicken to char nicely on the grill. Ingredients Chicken: 1/4 cup tahini (sesame seed paste), well stirred 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons […]