My Favourite Chicken Recipes
Which cut of the chicken do you love most? It’s hard to say because it depends on what you want to cook. Boneless, skinless chicken thighs are easy to cook, are pocket friendly and are arguably the tastiest part of the chicken. I always stock lots of boneless thighs, wings and breasts. Chicken breasts are probably the most popular cut of chicken. They can be baked, roasted, pan fried, grilled and even stuffed. Drumsticks are certainly not my favourites.
Today I want to share a recipe for spicy boneless thighs. The basis of this recipe is the marinade, which has several ingredients including my favourites, toasted sesame oil, spring onions and honey. The longer you marinate the better it will taste but please marinate for a minimum of 2 hours. The chicken can also be grilled in the BBQ, We really enjoyed eating the chicken with some salsa on the side, I added some Feta cheese to the salsa. I hope you enjoy the chicken the way we did!
- Marinade Ingredients (makes 180ml (¾ cup)
- ⅓ cup lemon juice
- ½-1 teaspoon dried chilli flakes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 2 spring onions finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped coriander (cilantro)
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Marinade Ingredients: Combine all the marinade ingredients
in a bowl and mix thoroughly. Pour over the chicken and refrigerate for at least two hours, stirring occasionally.
Bake at 400°c for 20-30 minutes or until fully cooked, but still juicy inside, turning once (I baked for 30 minutes). Use a lightly oiled grill pan for best results.
Simmer the left over marinade for 10-15 minutes
then drizzle over chicken, after serving.
And serve some salsa on the side.
Spicy Lemon Cilantro Chicken with Salsa
Preparation time: 30 minutes; Cooking time: 30-45 minutes; Serves: 4
Ingredient
8-12 boneless skinless chicken thighs, trimmed off excess fat and flattened to ¼ inch thickness
Marinade Ingredients (makes 180ml (¾ cup)
- ⅓ cup lemon juice
- ½-1 teaspoon dried chilli flakes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 2 spring onions finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped coriander (cilantro)
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine all the marinade ingredients in a bowl and mix thoroughly. Pour over the chicken and refrigerate for at least two hours, stirring occasionally.
- Bake at 400°c for 20-30 minutes or until fully cooked, but still juicy inside, turning once (I baked for 30 minutes). Use a lightly oiled grill pan for best results.
- Simmer the left over marinade for 10-15 minutes then drizzle over chicken, after serving.
- Serve with some Fresh Tomato salsa.
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It looks so good!
Thanks for sharing Liz! 🙂
Thank you, Enjoy the week!
liz
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Hi Sophie,
Thank you so much for liking me on Facebook. After talking to a few Facebook veterans they told me I can only like your page or leave a comment if I have a “profile” whatever that means. I don’t have a personal Facebook profile and the blog one is just a page and it has so many limitations. If I find a way of liking you or you tell me how to do then I’ll be more than willing. Have a fabulous Sunday!
Liz
Thanks, sweet Liz! Xx
Pas du problem…take care!
Yummmmmmmmmmmmmm,….this would also be good on tofu, etc or fish, yes! 😊😊
Oh yes, it tasted more than good. Take care, Dear Sophie!
Liz
Xx
Boneless, skinless chicken thighs are especially affordable in our town. It is one of the reasons why I prefer them to chicken breasts which are tougher and “dryer”.
I’m gonna try this recipe. I have all the ingredients at the moment. 😀
Oh Hari, I completely agree with you. Breasts are tougher and drier and too lean. You have to make them really special to enjoy them. Happy trying Hari. You people are having a presidential election? I saw on news yesterday. Is it over? I hope it goes on well for all of you!
Liz
Yes, we just voted on Wednesday. We will know the result on the 22nd. There are many remote places in this country where it cannot be reached by modern transportation. We are still waiting for the result from those places to know which candidate is going to win. 🙂
Omg 22nd is a long way off. I hope the results will be pleasing to all of you. Those places must be really remote and your country has a very high population too! Have a great weekend, ahead!
Liz
This looks delicious. My favourite part are thighs but they don`t sell boneless ones here. Your marinade is great, excellent combination of spices for chicken. I am going to try it.
Have a nice day.
Boneless thighs are the best, Wish you a happy trying and a wonderful week!
Liz
This looks fantastic. I love braised chicken thighs, my favorite! I will have to try it this way.
Oh Boy I’m so glad so many people love chicken thighs. Do you have that recipe for the braised thighs? Please share with me!
Liz
My favorite cut of chicken is definitely the thigh – it’s tasty, inexpensive and very versatile. Thanks for sharing this post!
Hi Nancy,
I’m so glad you agree the thigh is tasty and versatile and cheap too. I love it too!
Liz
We will definitely try this. I love boneless skinless chicken thighs, easy, juicy and delicious!
Hi Mama D,
I’ve just glimpsed tomato beauties on your blog. Wow I can’t wait to go back and read the post!
Liz
Today you posted a wonderful recipe with chicken. Brava!
Thank you, My dear!
Liz
I am as much a thigh girl as that I love a plump drumstick (simmered asian style or roasted smothered in mustard and rosemary). All said I just have a soft spot for chicken and this dish looks like it would hit the spot! I do not own a gridle pan that can go into the oven (shameful I know, I know) do you think this would work on a foil covered baking sheet?
I think it would work on that too. Try it and let me know! and thanks for visiting so many posts!
Liz
Love the flavour combinations in this recipe, will definitely be trying this one!
Thank you. I also loved it!!!
Liz
I agree with you, I love thighs!! This looks so delicious, Liz!
Hi Debbie
Ha ha thighs taste really good. Have a great day!
Liz
Are cilantro and coriander the same thing? You mention cilantro in the title but I don’t see it in the recipe–I love cilantro!
Oh yes cilantro and coriander are one and the same. Thanks I’ve added in brackets!
Liz
That looks delicious. Have to say I have been using thighs more often these days. Love the idea of cooking this on the BBQ, one to try the next time the sun is out! Thanks
Thank you. I’ve also been using thighs, thighs and more thighs and I simply love it. Cooks very fast and tastes great. I hope you find time to try. Have a lovely day!
Liz
This is a keeper, I know we’ll eat this more than once 🙂
Thank you. I hope you enjoy it the way we did!
liz
I’m sure we will! Cross your fingers that my grocer will have some cilantro for me tomorrow.
I hope so too. Take care!
Liz
Oh yummy looking chicken. What a nice easy dinner this will be. Thanks for posting this recipe Liz! And special thanks for always being there for me and your heartwarming comments, so gracious you are. Now, I’m going to write this recipe down and copy it to my recipe program on my ipad!
Hi there Sandy,
Thanks so much for your loyal friendship. I have no words to express your kindness. You are my source of inspiration, always. Thanks you and have a great week!
Liz
Bookmarked to try!
Happy trying!!!
Liz
Boneless thighs and “put together” chicken are our favorites. This marinade sounds lovely. Must try it. ;->
Virtual hugs,
Judie
Hi Judie,
Boneless is my favourite. You should try the marinade. It tastes awesome.
Virtual hugs!
Liz
Yum.
Thanks, Liz