Sesame-Lemon Chicken

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the broiler.
2. 2
   Make the rub: Combine the sesame seeds, lemon zest, thyme, sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a spice grinder; pulse until the seeds are slightly cracked.
3. 3
   Season the chicken with salt and all but about 1 1/2 tablespoons of the rub.
4. 4
   Set skin-side down on a broiler pan and broil, flipping the chicken and rotating the pan halfway through, until the chicken is golden and a meat thermometer registers 170 degrees F, 8 to 10 minutes per side.
5. 5
   Make the dressing: Mix 1 tablespoon of the reserved rub, the lemon juice, vinegar, and salt to taste in a bowl.
6. 6
   Whisk in the olive oil.
7. 7
   When the chicken is done, whisk 1 tablespoon of the pan drippings into the dressing.
8. 8
   Add the lettuce, cucumber, tomato and pita chips; season with salt and pepper and toss.
9. 9
   Sprinkle the chicken with the remaining 1/2 tablespoon rub and serve with the salad.
10. 10
    Photograph by Justin Walker