Lemongrass Chicken

1. 1

   Combine the first 5 ingredients in a food processor and puree roughly, stopping the machine to scrape down the sides once or twice.

2. 2

   If possible, do this the day before you want to eat.

3. 3

   Loosen the chickens skin wherever you can and spread the marinade between the meat and the skin, pressing it into the flesh.

4. 4

   Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

5. 5

   If time allows, wrap the chicken in plastic and let rest for several hours, refrigerated.

6. 6

   When youre ready to cook, preheat the oven to 500F.

7. 7

   Place the oil in a large nonstick skillet over high heat.When the oil is hot, place the chicken in the skillet.

8. 8

   When the chicken begins to brown, 3 or minutes later, put the skillet in the oven.

9. 9

   Cook for about 8 minutes or until the bottom is crisp, then turn and return to the oven for another 5 minutes or so, again until crisp.

10. 10

    Turn once more and cook until the chicken is done, about 5 minutes, then serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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