THYME & LIME CHICKEN (SALLYE)

THYME & LIME CHICKEN (SALLYE) image

Provided by sallye bates

Categories Chicken

Time 3h15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 chicken thighs (or bonesless skinless breasts)
2 Tbsp chopped scallions
1 tsp dried or chopped fresh thyme
2 clove garlic, crushed
juice of 1 lime
6 Tbsp melted butter
salt & pepper to taste
cooked rice (to serve)
lime slices & cilantro sprigs to garnich

Steps:

1. Place chicken in an ovenproof dish, skin side down. Using a sharp knife, make a slit lengthwise along the thigh bone of each piece Mix the scallions with a little salt and pepper and press the mixture into the slit
2. Mix together the thyme, garlic, lime juice and 4 tablespoons of melted butter in a small bowl and spoon over each piece of chicken Spoon the remaining butter over the top Cover the chicken loosely with plastic wrap and marinate for at least 2 hours in the fridge
3. Preheat the oven to 375º Remove plastic wrap from chicken and cover dish with foil, sealing the edges Bake for 1 hour, then remove the foil Cook for about 5 more minutes to brown Serve hot over a bed of rice, garnishing with lime slices and cilantro sprigs.