Spicy Chicken Thighs with Rhubarb-Cucumber Salsa
Spicy Chicken Thighs with Rhubarb-Cucumber Salsa is a flavorful Chinese Chinese Recipes dish prepared with quality ingredients. Preheat oven to 500°F.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionPreheat oven to 500°F.
Line a baking sheet with foil.
Pulse chile, garlic, and white parts of scallions in a food processor until finely chopped.
With machine running, drizzle in soy sauce, then olive oil; process until emulsion forms.
Transfer sauce to a bowl.
Place chicken thighs, skin side up, on a work surface and slash each crosswise at 3/4" intervals down to the bone.
Season lightly with salt.
Place on prepared baking sheet and brush with sauce.
Bake until skin is crisp and an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh registers 165°F, 20-25 minutes.
Broil on high for an additonal 2-3 minutes for crisper skin, if desired.
Let rest for 5-10 minutes.
Meanwhile, toss rhubarb, next 5 ingredients, and green parts of scallions in a medium bowl to coat.
Season to taste with salt and pepper and let stand for at least 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Serve chicken with rhubarb salsa alongside.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.