Garlicky Chicken Thighs with Scallions and Lime

These tangy chicken thighs are a weeknight alternative to a long, weekend braise. They may not fall entirely off the bone, but the quick simmer in a rich, citrusy sauce yields an impossibly tender thigh that you wouldn’t get with a simple sear. Serve with rice, whole grains or with hunks of crusty bread for mopping up the leftover sauce.

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Name: Garlicky Chicken Thighs with Scallions and Lime
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: not set
Ingredients: 1.5 pounds Bone-in chicken thighs (skin on); Salt and pepper to taste; 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil (or any high-heat oil); 1 bunch Scallions; 1 head Garlic; 2 cloves Garlic; 2 tablespoons Reduced-sodium soy sauce; 2 tablespoons Lime Juice; couscous for serving

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INGREDIENTS

1.5 pounds Bone-in chicken thighs ; (skin on)
Salt and pepper ; to taste
1 tablespoon Vegetable oil ; (or any high-heat oil)
1 bunch Scallions
1 head Garlic
2 cloves Garlic
2 tablespoons Reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons Lime Juice
couscous ; for serving

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Season chicken with salt and pepper on both sides.

2. Heat oil in a large Dutch oven or large, high-sided skillet over medium heat.

3. Add chicken, skin-side down and cook, undisturbed, until chicken is crisped and the fat has begun to render, 8 to 10 minutes. Using tongs, carefully flip chicken skin-side up. Cook until golden brown, 4 to 6 minutes.

4. Meanwhile, thinly slice two scallions; set aside.

5. Add both halves of the head of garlic, cut side down, and remaining whole scallions to the pot and season with salt and pepper, tossing to coat in the chicken fat. Cook until scallions are lightly blistered and browned, about 3 minutes. Add grated garlic and stir a minute or two, but do not brown.

6. Add lime juice, soy sauce and 1 cup of water. Bring to a simmer and partly cover. Cook until chicken is completely tender and nearly falling apart on the underside and liquid is reduced by three-quarters, 15 to 20 minutes.

7. Remove chicken thighs, garlic head and scallions and set aside. Continue to reduce sauce down (if needed) until it has become a thick glaze.

8. Once sauce is reduced down to your liking, pour back over chicken thighs and scallions. Garlic cloves can be squeezed from bulb and served on side as a tasty addition.

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Garlicky Chicken Thighs with Scallions and Lime

1.5 pounds Bone-in chicken thighs (skin on)
 Salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon Vegetable oil (or any high-heat oil)
1 bunch Scallions
1 head Garlic
2 cloves Garlic
2 tablespoons Reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons Lime Juice
 couscous for serving

1. Season chicken with salt and pepper on both sides.
2. Heat oil in a large Dutch oven or large, high-sided skillet over medium heat.
3. Add chicken, skin-side down and cook, undisturbed, until chicken is crisped and the fat has begun to render, 8 to 10 minutes. Using tongs, carefully flip chicken skin-side up. Cook until golden brown, 4 to 6 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, thinly slice two scallions; set aside.
5. Add both halves of the head of garlic, cut side down, and remaining whole scallions to the pot and season with salt and pepper, tossing to coat in the chicken fat. Cook until scallions are lightly blistered and browned, about 3 minutes. Add grated garlic and stir a minute or two, but do not brown.
6. Add lime juice, soy sauce and 1 cup of water. Bring to a simmer and partly cover. Cook until chicken is completely tender and nearly falling apart on the underside and liquid is reduced by three-quarters, 15 to 20 minutes. 
7. Remove chicken thighs, garlic head and scallions and set aside. Continue to reduce sauce down (if needed) until it has become a thick glaze.
8. Once sauce is reduced down to your liking, pour back over chicken thighs and scallions. Garlic cloves can be squeezed from bulb and served on side as a tasty addition.

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Serving Size: 1 Serving (202g)
Recipe Makes: 4 Servings

Calories: 401
Calories from Fat: 257 (64%)

Amt Per Serving		% DV

	Total Fat 28.6g	38 %
	Saturated Fat 7.7g	38 %
	Monounsaturated Fat 12.7g
	Polyunsanturated Fat 6.5g
Cholesterol 142.9mg		44 %
Sodium 337.8mg		12 %
Potassium 404.9mg		11 %
Total Carbohydrate 4.4g		1 %
	Dietary Fiber 0.5g	2 %
	Sugars, other 3.9g
Protein 30.5g		44 %
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Calories per serving: 401

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