Sesame-Lemon Chicken

Ingredients

• 1  cucumber chopped
• 2 teaspoons thyme leaves dried
• 4 servings kosher salt and pepper freshly ground
• 1 tablespoon juice of lemon fresh
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest finely grated
• 2 tablespoons olive oil extra-virgin
• 2 cups lightly pita chips salted crushed
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 
• 8 cups romaine lettuce hearts chopped
• 1 tablespoon sesame seed toasted
• 0.5 teaspoon sugar 
• 2 pounds skin-on bone-in trimmed
• 1  tomatoes chopped

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• whisk

Directions

1. Mix 1 tablespoon of the reserved rub, the lemon juice, vinegar, and salt to taste in a bowl.
2. Whisk in the olive oil. When the chicken is done, whisk 1 tablespoon of the pan drippings into the dressing.
3. Add the lettuce, cucumber, tomato and pita chips; season with salt and pepper and toss.
4. Sprinkle the chicken with the remaining 1/2 tablespoon rub and serve with the salad.
5. Photograph by Justin Walker