Favorite Chicken Thighs

Name: Favorite Chicken Thighs
Ingredients: 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)

10 ingredients

13 steps

Ingredients

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)

Directions

1

Remove skin from chicken thighs and discard (if using drumsticks I leave skin on).
2

Place chicken in baking pan.
3

Grate lime rind over chicken.
4

Cut lime in half and squeeze juice over chicken.
5

Add soy sauce, garlic, red pepper flakes, ginger, olive oil and cinnamon.
6

Turn chicken to coat both sides with marinade.
7

Refrigerate for one hour.
8

Preheat oven to 375°F.
9

Place chicken in oven and bake for 30-45 minutes.
10

To serve with gravy.
11

Combine 1 T cornstarch with 1/2 cup water.
12

Add to pan and stir to mix well.
13

Heat on stove over med heat until mixture thickens.