Spicy Plum Chicken Thighs Recipe

Name: Spicy Plum Chicken Thighs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons peanut oil; 1 small onion, coarsely chopped; 4 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, coarsely chopped; 1 Thai chile, coarsely chopped; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 1/2 pounds red or purple plums, pitted and coarsely chopped; 1/4 cup honey; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoon granulated sugar; 8 chicken thighs, skin on, bone in; Plum Sauce; Salt and freshly ground pepper

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons peanut oil
1 small onion, coarsely chopped
4 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, coarsely chopped
1 Thai chile, coarsely chopped
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 1/2 pounds red or purple plums, pitted and coarsely chopped
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
8 chicken thighs, skin on, bone in
Plum Sauce
Salt and freshly ground pepper

1
Use side burner or grill.
2
Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
3
Add onions and garlic and cook until soft.
4
Add ginger, chile pepper, cinnamon and cloves and cook for 2 minutes.
5
Add remaining ingredients and cook until plums are soft and mixture has thickened.
6
Place mixture in a food processor and mix until smooth.
7
Let cool.
8
Preheat grill.
9
Season chicken with salt and pepper to taste.
10
Grill, on 1 side for 5 minutes, or until golden brown.
11
Turn the chicken over, brush with the sauce and continue grilling for 3 to 4 minutes, turn over and brush with sauce.
12
Continue grilling and brushing with the sauce until the chicken is cooked through, approximately 12 to 15 minutes

481

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 2 tablespoons peanut oil, 1 small onion, coarsely chopped, 4 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped, 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, coarsely chopped, and more.

Yes, Spicy Plum Chicken Thighs 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.

Spicy Plum Chicken Thighs

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