Chicken Thighs with Cilantro Sauce

By suepeasley

Ingredients

• Cooking Spray
• 8 skinless boneless chicken thighs (about 2 lbs.)
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt, divided
• 2 TBSP finely chopped shallots
• 1 large garlic clove, minced
• 1/3 cup finely chopped cilantro
• 1 1/2 TBSP dark sesame oil
• 1 TBSP soy sauce
• 1/2 tsp Sirache (hot chili sauce)
• 1/2 tsp grated lime rind

Preparation

Step 1

Heat skillet over med-high heat. coat with cooking spray. Sprinkle chicken evenly with salt. Add chicken to pan, sauté 6 minutes or until browned. Turn, sauté 4 minutes or until chicken until done. Place chicken on platter.

Combine remaining ¼ tsp salt, shallots,and garlic in bowl and smash mixture to paste.

Combine garlic mixture, cilantro, and remaining ingredients. Spread 1 ½ tsp cilantro mixture over each thigh.