FAVORITE CHICKEN THIGHS

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Easy-to-make chicken thighs are a favorite for both kids and adults. They are good served with rice and broccoli.

Provided by ellie_

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 lbs chicken thighs (or drumsticks)
1 lime
1/2 cup soy sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger (or 1 tsp ground ginger)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon cornstarch (for gravy) (optional)
1/2 cup water (for gravy) (optional)

Steps:

  • Remove skin from chicken thighs and discard (if using drumsticks I leave skin on).
  • Place chicken in baking pan.
  • Grate lime rind over chicken.
  • Cut lime in half and squeeze juice over chicken.
  • Add soy sauce, garlic, red pepper flakes, ginger, olive oil and cinnamon.
  • Turn chicken to coat both sides with marinade.
  • Refrigerate for one hour.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Place chicken in oven and bake for 30-45 minutes.
  • To serve with gravy.
  • Combine 1 T cornstarch with 1/2 cup water.
  • Add to pan and stir to mix well.
  • Heat on stove over med heat until mixture thickens.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420.5, Fat 29.5, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 143.3, Sodium 2141.6, Carbohydrate 4.7, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 1, Protein 33.5

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