Spice-Rubbed Chicken With Kumquat-Lemongrass Dressi

Name: Spice-Rubbed Chicken With Kumquat-Lemongrass Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups sliced lemongrass* (6 stalks); 1/2 cup fresh lime juice; 1/4 cup unseasoned rice vinegar; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 tablespoon finely chopped kaffir lime leaves* or 1 tablespoon finely grated lime peel; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1/2 cup chopped shallots (2 to 3 large); 1/2 cup chopped peeled fresh ginger; 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced kumquats, seeded; 1 red Thai chile, sliced into thin rounds; 2 tablespoons sugar; 4 teaspoons turmeric; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 3 boned chicken halves (from 3 1/3-pound chickens) or 3 boneless chicken breast halves with skin and 6 boneless chicken thighs with skin; Chopped fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups sliced lemongrass* (6 stalks)
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup unseasoned rice vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon finely chopped kaffir lime leaves* or 1 tablespoon finely grated lime peel
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup chopped shallots (2 to 3 large)
1/2 cup chopped peeled fresh ginger
1 1/2 cups thinly sliced kumquats, seeded
1 red Thai chile, sliced into thin rounds
2 tablespoons sugar
4 teaspoons turmeric
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 boned chicken halves (from 3 1/3-pound chickens) or 3 boneless chicken breast halves with skin and 6 boneless chicken thighs with skin
Chopped fresh cilantro

1
Bring first 5 ingredients to boil in medium saucepan over high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Cool lemongrass syrup; strain into small bowl.
2
Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Add shallots and ginger; saute 5 minutes. Add kumquats and lemongrass syrup; simmer 1 minute. Remove from heat. Mix in chile; cool. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
3
Place large rack on large rimmed baking sheet. Mix sugar, turmeric, and cayenne in small bowl. Sprinkle chicken on both sides with salt and generous amount of spice mixture. Arrange chicken, skin side down, on rack. Let stand at room temperature 2 hours or cover and chill overnight.
4
Preheat broiler. Broil chicken halves on rack on baking sheet until beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Turn chicken over and broil until skin is charred, about 5 minutes, or broil chicken parts 1 minute, then turn and broil until skin is charred, about 5 minutes. Remove from broiler.
5
Set oven temperature at 450u00b0F. Roast chicken on rack on same sheet until cooked through, about 25 minutes for halves and 14 minutes for parts.
6
Transfer chicken halves to board. Cut each into 4 pieces, or cut each chicken breast in half and leave thighs intact. Arrange chicken on platter. Spoon dressing over; sprinkle with cilantro.
7
*Available in the produce section of some supermarkets and Asian markets.

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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.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups sliced lemongrass* (6 stalks), 1/2 cup fresh lime juice, 1/4 cup unseasoned rice vinegar, 1/4 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Spice-Rubbed Chicken With Kumquat-Lemongrass Dressing falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Spice-Rubbed Chicken With Kumquat-Lemongrass Dressing

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