comfort food essentials: cilantro/lime chicken

Name: Comfort Food Essentials: Cilantro/Lime Chicken
Prep time: 3 h
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ## PLAN/PURCHASE; 2 medium chicken thighs, bone in, skin on; ## THE SPICE MIX; 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil, extra virgin; 1 teaspoon(s) paprika, sweet variety; 1 teaspoon(s) salt, kosher variety; 1 teaspoon(s) white pepper, freshly ground; 1/2 teaspoon(s) garlic powder; ## THE ASSEMBLY; 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil, extra virgin; 1 tablespoon(s) flour, all purpose variety; 1 cup(s) chicken stock, not broth; 2 clove(s) garlic, chopped; 1 large lime, just the juice; 1 tablespoon(s) fresh clover honey; 3 tablespoon(s) fresh cilantro, chopped; 6 - 8 small cherry tomatoes, sliced in half; 6 - 8 large green or black pitted olives, sliced in half

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Andy Anderson !

Wichita, KS

Updated on Dec 4, 2016

This dish is a variation of another cilantro/chicken dish that I’ve posted, except I’ve dropped the Asian influence in favor of a more traditional dish. Plus I’ve brightened it up with some cherry tomatoes, and olives. Let me just say, that the chicken is awesome, but the sauce is totally brilliant. So yummy. Along with a nice side salad, and maybe some rice, pasta, or steamed veggies, it comes together to create the perfect comfort food for a cold Winter’s evening; or any evening, for that matter. So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.

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prep time 3 Hr

cook time 40 Min

method Bake

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

PLAN/PURCHASE
2 medium chicken thighs, bone in, skin on
THE SPICE MIX
2 tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin
1 teaspoon paprika, sweet variety
1 teaspoon salt, kosher variety
1 teaspoon white pepper, freshly ground
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
THE ASSEMBLY
1 tablespoon olive oil, extra virgin
1 tablespoon flour, all purpose variety
1 cup chicken stock, not broth
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 large lime, just the juice
1 tablespoon fresh clover honey
3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
6 - 8 small cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
6 - 8 large green or black pitted olives, sliced in half

How To Make comfort food essentials: cilantro/lime chicken

Step 1

PREP/PREPARE

Step 2

THE SPICE MIX
Step 3

Gather your Ingredients.
Step 4

Add the spice ingredients together in a small bowl, or Ziploc bag.
Step 5

Add the chicken thighs, and thoroughly coat.
Step 6

Place in the refrigerator for 2 or 3 hours.
Step 7

THE ASSEMBLY
Step 8

Gather your ingredients.
Step 9

Place a rack in the middle position, and preheat the oven to 350f (175c).
Step 10

Add the olive oil to a heavy-bottom skillet, over medium heat.
Step 11

Add the chicken skin-side down.
Step 12

Brown about 4 minutes per side.
Step 13

Remove the chicken and reserve.
Step 14

Whisk the flour into the chicken stock.
Step 15

Pour out all but 1 tablespoon of the chicken fat out of the pan, and then deglaze, using the chicken stock.
Step 16

Chef’s Note: I don’t want this to be a thick sauce, so the small amount of flour will just be enough to tighten it up, and help to incorporate the chicken fat into the sauce.
Step 17

Add the garlic, lime juice and honey, and bring up to a simmer.
Step 18

Allow the mixture to simmer for 2 – 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 19

Return the chicken to the pan, then sprinkle on the cilantro, and distribute the tomatoes, and olives.
Step 20

Chef’s Note: Test the liquid, and make adjustments to the seasoning, if necessary.
Step 21

Add to the preheated oven, and bake until the chicken is cooked, and begins to crisp, about 25 – 30 minutes.
Step 22

PLATE/PRESENT
Step 23

Serve with some long-grained white rice, some pasta, or some steamed broccoli. Enjoy.
Step 24

Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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