Spicy Chicken Thighs with Rhubarb-Cucumber Salsa

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
10%
Spicy Chicken Thighs with Rhubarb-Cucumber Salsa
45 min.
4
648kcal

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Introducing a culinary delight that will tantalize your taste buds: Spicy Chicken Thighs with Rhubarb-Cucumber Salsa. This dish is an explosion of flavors, combining succulent chicken thighs marinated in a vibrant, spicy sauce that delivers a kick, perfectly balanced by the refreshing sweetness of the rhubarb-cucumber salsa. Ideal for lunch or dinner, this gluten-free and dairy-free recipe is not only heartwarming but also delightfully healthy.

Imagine biting into perfectly roasted chicken with crispy skin and juicy meat, enhanced by a medley of fresh ingredients that make every bite a thrilling experience. Using habanero or chili peppers adds just the right amount of heat, ensuring that your meal leaves a lasting impression without overwhelming your palate. The accompanying salsa, with its bright colors and zesty notes, brings a burst of freshness that complements the rich flavors of the chicken.

This dish is not only quick to prepare, taking just 45 minutes from kitchen to table, but it also serves up to four persons, making it perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings with friends. Each serving is a satisfying 648 calories, making it a hearty yet healthy choice for any meal. So, get your oven preheated, gather your ingredients, and prepare to impress your loved ones with this exciting and delicious recipe that is sure to become a favorite!

Ingredients

  • servings pepper black freshly ground
  • 0.5 cup cilantro leaves fresh coarsely chopped
  •  garlic clove 
  • tablespoon honey 
  • servings kosher salt 
  • teaspoon juice of lime fresh
  • 0.3 cup olive oil 
  •  spring onion white green divided thinly sliced
  • tablespoon soya sauce 
  •  thai chile with seeds, stemmed
  • large chicken thighs bone-in
  • tablespoon vegetable oil 

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • oven
  • kitchen thermometer
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 500°F. Line a baking sheetwith foil. Pulse chile, garlic, and white partsof scallions in a food processor until finelychopped. With machine running, drizzlein soy sauce, then olive oil; process untilemulsion forms.
  2. Transfer sauce to a bowl.
  3. Place chicken thighs, skin side up, on awork surface and slash each crosswise at 3/4"intervals down to the bone. Season lightlywith salt.
  4. Place on prepared baking sheetand brush with sauce.
  5. Bake until skin is crispand an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh registers 165°F,20-25 minutes. Broil on high for anadditonal 2-3 minutes for crisper skin, ifdesired.
  6. Let rest for 5-10 minutes.
  7. Meanwhile, toss rhubarb, next 5 ingredients,and green parts of scallions in amedium bowl to coat. Season to taste withsalt and pepper and let stand for at least10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  8. Serve chicken with rhubarb salsaalongside.
  9. Per serving: 460 calories, 39 g fat, 1 g fiber
  10. Bon Appétit

Nutrition Facts

Calories648kcal
Protein22.28%
Fat73.78%
Carbs3.94%

Properties

Glycemic Index
48.32
Glycemic Load
2.54
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
17.514347745025%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.03mg
Hesperetin
0.11mg
Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.05mg
Kaempferol
0.09mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
1.84mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:648.22kcal
32.41%
Fat:52.94g
81.45%
Saturated Fat:12.09g
75.58%
Carbohydrates:6.37g
2.12%
Net Carbohydrates:6.04g
2.2%
Sugar:4.62g
5.13%
Cholesterol:212.41mg
70.81%
Sodium:614.77mg
26.73%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:35.97g
71.93%
Selenium:40.89µg
58.41%
Vitamin B3:10.32mg
51.62%
Vitamin B6:0.78mg
39.09%
Vitamin K:37.86µg
36.05%
Phosphorus:354.68mg
35.47%
Vitamin B12:1.39µg
23.12%
Vitamin B5:2.25mg
22.51%
Zinc:2.8mg
18.64%
Vitamin E:2.77mg
18.47%
Vitamin B2:0.31mg
17.98%
Potassium:495.12mg
14.15%
Vitamin B1:0.17mg
11.45%
Magnesium:45.65mg
11.41%
Iron:1.83mg
10.16%
Vitamin A:373.99IU
7.48%
Copper:0.14mg
6.78%
Manganese:0.12mg
5.99%
Vitamin C:4.36mg
5.28%
Folate:12.86µg
3.21%
Calcium:27.94mg
2.79%
Vitamin D:0.22µg
1.44%
Fiber:0.33g
1.33%
Source:Epicurious