Chicken Thighs with Cilantro Sauce recipe

Ingredients

• Cooking spray
• 8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs (about 2 pounds) $$
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
• 1 large garlic clove, minced
• 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro $
• 1 1/2 tablespoons dark sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon lower-sodium soy sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon Sriracha (hot chile sauce)
• 1/2 teaspoon grated lime rind $

Preparation

1. 1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Sprinkle chicken evenly with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add chicken to pan; sauté 6 minutes or until browned. Turn; sauté 4 minutes or until chicken is done. Place chicken on a platter.
2. 2. Combine remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, shallots, and garlic in a mortar and pestle; smash mixture to a paste. Combine garlic mixture, cilantro, and remaining ingredients. Spread 1 1/2 teaspoons cilantro mixture over each chicken thigh.