Chicken Thighs With Cilantro Sauce Recipe

Name: Chicken Thighs With Cilantro Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cooking spray; 8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs (about 2 pounds); 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided; 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots; 1 large garlic clove, minced; 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro; 1 1/2 tablespoons dark sesame oil; 1 tablespoon lower-sodium soy sauce; 1/2 teaspoon Sriracha (hot chile sauce); 1/2 teaspoon grated lime rind

Servings: persons

Cooking spray
8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs (about 2 pounds)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
1 large garlic clove, minced
1/3 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 1/2 tablespoons dark sesame oil
1 tablespoon lower-sodium soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon Sriracha (hot chile sauce)
1/2 teaspoon grated lime rind

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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Sprinkle chicken evenly with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add chicken to pan; saute 6 minutes or until browned. Turn; saute 4 minutes or until chicken is done. Place chicken on a platter.
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Combine remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, shallots, and garlic in a mortar and pestle; smash mixture to a paste. Combine garlic mixture, cilantro, and remaining ingredients. Spread 1 1/2 teaspoons cilantro mixture over each chicken thigh.
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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cooking spray, 8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs (about 2 pounds), 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided, 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots, and more.

Yes, Chicken Thighs With Cilantro Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Thighs With Cilantro Sauce

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