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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Indulge your taste buds with an exciting twist on dinner by preparing our Spicy Chicken Thighs with Rhubarb-Cucumber Salsa. This dish is not just gluten-free and dairy-free; it's a culinary adventure that balances fiery and refreshing flavors beautifully. The succulent chicken thighs, baked to perfection, are infused with a spicy blend that will awaken your palate. The addition of fresh herbs and zesty lime juice brings a burst of freshness that pairs impeccably with the tender meat.

What truly sets this dish apart is the vibrant rhubarb-cucumber salsa. This innovative topping combines the tartness of rhubarb with the crispness of cucumbers, elevated by a hint of sweetness from honey and the sharpness of scallions. Together, these ingredients create a salsa that’s bursting with flavor and adds an unexpected yet delightful touch to your meal.

Perfect for a lunch or dinner gathering, this recipe serves four and comes together in just 45 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or special occasions. With approximately 648 calories per serving and a rich balance of protein and healthy fats, you can enjoy this restaurant-quality dish in the comfort of your home. Elevate your dining experience with Spicy Chicken Thighs with Rhubarb-Cucumber Salsa today!

Ingredients

  • servings pepper black freshly ground
  • 0.5 cup cilantro leaves fresh coarsely chopped
  •  garlic cloves 
  • tablespoon honey 
  • servings kosher salt 
  • teaspoon juice of lime fresh
  • 0.3 cup olive oil 
  •  scallions white green divided thinly sliced
  • tablespoon soya sauce 
  •  thai chile with seeds, stemmed
  • large skin-on 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