Vietnamese Style Baked Chicken
Category: Dinner
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Makes: 4 servings
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2 pounds (900g) bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
1/4 cup (60ml) soy sauce
1/4 cup (60ml) fish sauce
1/4 cup (55g) dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon (10g) minced peeled fresh ginger
2 teaspoons (10ml) hot chili-garlic paste (sambal oelek)
1 1/2 tablespoons (20ml) fresh juice from 1 lime
1 teaspoon (5g) finely grated zest from 1 lime
3 medium cloves garlic, minced or grated (about 2 teaspoons)
2 packed tablespoons (1/4 ounce) fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems, finely chopped
2 tablespoons (30ml) grapeseed or other neutral oil
Sliced limes and cilantro leaves, for garnish
Place thighs in a large zipper-lock bag. In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, fish sauce, sugar, ginger, chili-garlic paste, lime juice, lime zest, garlic, cilantro, and oil. Pour marinade into bag with chicken, seal bag, and toss to coat well. Let chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes and up to 4 hours.
Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C) and set oven rack to middle position. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top. Remove chicken from bag, allowing marinade to drip off, and set on wire rack skin side up, making sure to leave space between thighs. Discard marinade.
Bake until thighs register 155 to 160°F (68 to 71°C) on an instant-read thermometer, about 35 minutes. Garnish with lime slices and cilantro.
Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C) and set oven rack to middle position. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top. Remove chicken from bag, allowing marinade to drip off, and set on wire rack skin side up, making sure to leave space between thighs. Discard marinade.
Bake until thighs register 155 to 160°F (68 to 71°C) on an instant-read thermometer, about 35 minutes. Garnish with lime slices and cilantro.
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Submitted by Jessica on 2019-06-30