"Roasting chicken thighs in a hot oven is a hands-off way to achieve two of life’s greatest pleasures: crispy skin and golden schmaltz And you want that chicken fat because it will crisp hand-torn bread into croutons This meal is made even more lovely thanks to a bold but balanced fish-sauce butter that you whip up on the stovetop while the rest of the meal takes care of itself in the oven..."
INGREDIENTS
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4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2 pounds)
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Kosher salt and black pepper
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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3/4 pound bread, crusts removed, bread torn into bite-size pieces (about 4 cups; see Tip)
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1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
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1 tablespoon fish sauce
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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3 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, kept whole
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Cilantro leaves with tender stems, for serving