Lemon-Ginger Grilled Chicken

Recipe courtesy of Culinary Institute of America

Serves 8

Ingredients: 
  • 4 tablespoons lemon zest
  • ½ cup lemon juice
  • 4 tsp ginger, peeled and minced
  • 4 tsp light brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 1 tablespoon neutral oil
  • Salt to taste
  • 4 Szechuan chili peppers, dried, seeds removed, or hot pepper flakes, to taste
  • 3 pounds chicken thighs, boneless, skinless

Lemon-Ginger Grilled Chicken

Lemon-Ginger Grilled Chicken

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Method: 

Combine the lemon zest, lemon juice, ginger, brown sugar, oil, salt, and chiles in a zip-close plas­tic bag. Add the chicken, squeeze out the air, and seal the bag; turn to coat the chicken. Refrigerate, turn­ing the bag occasionally, at least 15 minutes.

Spray the grill or broiler rack with nonstick spray. Preheat the grill or broiler on high. If broiling,

position the rack about 5 inches from the heat source. Grill or broil the chicken until cooked through, about 6 minutes per side.

Recipe note:

Inspired by the Lemon Chicken which is a Chinese­ restaurant favorite, this heavenly, slightly tart dish can be made on the grill or under the broiler, and is delicious served hot or cold.

 

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