Crispy Chicken With Garlic Recipe

Name: Crispy Chicken With Garlic
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 garlic cloves; 1 1/2 tablespoons cracked black peppercorns; 2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more for seasoning; 1 cup cilantro leaves, plus 1 tablespoon chopped leaves for garnish; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling; 4 boneless chicken breast halves (2 1/2 pounds), skin on; 2 large tomatoes, cut into wedges; 1 scallion, white and light green part, chopped; Pinch of sugar; Lime wedges, for serving

Servings: persons

6 garlic cloves
1 1/2 tablespoons cracked black peppercorns
2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
1 cup cilantro leaves, plus 1 tablespoon chopped leaves for garnish
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
4 boneless chicken breast halves (2 1/2 pounds), skin on
2 large tomatoes, cut into wedges
1 scallion, white and light green part, chopped
Pinch of sugar
Lime wedges, for serving

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1.Preheat the broiler. In a mini food processor, pulse the garlic with the cracked pepper and 2 teaspoons of kosher salt until the garlic is minced. Add 1 cup of the cilantro, the lime juice, crushed red pepper and 1 tablespoon of olive oil and pulse until a chunky paste forms. Rub the paste under the skin and all over the chicken breasts. Transfer the chicken to a baking sheet and let stand at room temperature for 10 minutes.
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2.Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, toss the tomatoes with the scallion and season with a pinch each of sugar and salt. Drizzle with olive oil and toss well.
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3.Season the chicken with salt. Set a rack in the oven 5 inches from the heat source. Broil the chicken skin-side down for 6 minutes, then turn and broil for 6 minutes longer, until the skin is crisp and the chicken is cooked through. Transfer the chicken to plates, garnish with the remaining 1 tablespoon of cilantro and the lime wedges and serve with the tomatoes.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 garlic cloves, 1 1/2 tablespoons cracked black peppercorns, 2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more for seasoning, 1 cup cilantro leaves, plus 1 tablespoon chopped leaves for garnish, and more.

Yes, Crispy Chicken With Garlic falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Crispy Chicken With Garlic

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