Honey-Ginger Chicken with Lime

By TPMay

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1/3 cup minced fresh ginger
• 1 jalapeño, finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons garam masala
• 1 1/2-teaspoons ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2-teaspoon cayenne
• 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
• 3 1/2-teaspoons grated lime zest
• 4 chicken legs, cut into drumsticks and thighs
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• Lime wedges, for serving

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400°. In a bowl, whisk the vinegar, honey, ginger, jalapeño, garam masala, coriander, cumin, cayenne, salt, pepper and 3 teaspoons of the lime zest. Prick the chicken with a fork, add it to the bowl and toss. In a small bowl, mix the sugar with the remaining lime zest.
In a large ovenproof skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in the oil over moderately high heat. Add the chicken and cook, turning, until golden, 5 minutes. Sprinkle with the lime sugar and roast for 25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked.
Serve it with rice or naan to sop up the delicious juices.