
Yields:
4
Total Time:
45 mins
This chicken is tangy and sweet with aromatic hints of ginger and lime. Be sure to serve it with rice or naan to sop up the delicious juices.
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Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
- 1 Tbsp. honey
- cup minced fresh ginger
- 1 jalapeño
- 2 tsp. garam masala
- 1 1/2 tsp. ground coriander
- 1 tsp. ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp. cayenne
- 1 Tbsp. salt
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. cracked black pepper
- 3 1/2 tsp. grated lime zest
- 4 chicken legs
- 2 tsp. sugar
- 4 Tbsp. unsalted butter
- 2 Tbsp. canola oil
- 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
- Lime wedges
Directions
- Step 1Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. In a bowl, whisk the vinegar, honey, ginger, jalapeño, garam masala, coriander, cumin, cayenne, salt, pepper, and 3 teaspoons of the lime zest. Prick the chicken with a fork, add it to the bowl and toss. In a small bowl, mix the sugar with the remaining lime zest.
- Step 2In a large ovenproof skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in the oil over moderately high heat. Add the chicken and cook, turning, until golden, 5 minutes. Sprinkle with the lime sugar and roast for 25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked.
- Step 3Add the lime juice and the remaining butter to the skillet. Serve the chicken with the pan juices and lime wedges.
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