BROILED CHICKEN THIGHS WITH PINEAPPLE-CUCUMBER SALAD

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Quick-cooking chicken thighs are a great value and full of flavor. Just add a bright, cool pineapple-cucumber salad, and you've got a perfect weekday dinner.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Thighs

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons grated lime zest, plus 3 tablespoons lime juice (from 3 limes)
2 teaspoons chili powder
Coarse salt and ground pepper
8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
1/2 pineapple, chopped (4 cups)
1 English cucumber, cut into 1/4-inch slices (3 cups)
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • Heat broiler, with rack 4 inches from heat. Combine lime zest, chili powder, and 2 teaspoons salt. On a rimmed baking sheet, rub chicken all over with mixture. Turn skin side down.
  • Broil chicken 5 minutes. Flip and broil until skin is crisp and chicken is cooked through, about 8 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine lime juice, pineapple, cucumber, and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper. Serve chicken with salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 401 g, Fat 20 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 33 g, SaturatedFat 6 g

Pradip Magar
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I also like to add some grilled pineapple to the salad.


Aayusha Sharma
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great dish to serve for company.


Dinesh Chaudhary
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This recipe is a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the sweet and sour flavor of the salad.


Harris Anderson
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I'm not a big fan of pineapple, but I really enjoyed the way it paired with the chicken and cucumber in this recipe.


Wajidali Wajid
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I also like to add some grilled pineapple to the salad.


Jena Panis
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I'm always looking for new and exciting recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The chicken was cooked to perfection and the salad was a great addition.


LESBOW White
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This is the perfect recipe for a busy weeknight. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


abdullah sait
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I love that this recipe is healthy and delicious. It's a great way to get my family to eat their vegetables.


Thato Tommy
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This dish is so easy to make, but it tastes like it came from a restaurant.


Kimberly Santos
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit with my family.


peter ochungo
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This is a great recipe for a summer cookout. The chicken is grilled to perfection and the salad is清爽.


Novat Kajuna
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I'm not a big fan of chicken thighs, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so juicy and flavorful.


Mhk Islam
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


coralyn mucci
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Nzube Chukwu
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I love the combination of sweet and savory in this dish. The chicken is perfectly cooked and the salad is a great way to add some freshness.


jessica cole
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's healthy too.


Parvej Sikder
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I wasn't sure how the pineapple and cucumber would go together, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors were really well-balanced.


Racase Shah
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The chicken thighs were perfectly cooked and the pineapple cucumber salad was a great addition. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


NURI ONE ENTERTAINMENT
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I love how easy this recipe is to follow. Even as a beginner cook, I was able to make this dish without any problems.


Timothy Holloway
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This dish was a hit with my family! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the pineapple cucumber salad was the perfect refreshing complement. I will definitely be making this again.