Ingredients
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- 3 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 4 tbsp Salted Perfection Key West Select Blend
- 3 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 large red onion, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- 2 bell peppers, sliced into thick strips
- 2 jalapeños, halved lengthwise
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Step by step
- Pat the chicken thighs bone-dry with paper towels. If there is moisture on the skin, you are going to steam the meat instead of searing it, and we want that crunch.
- Coat the chicken thoroughly with 3 tablespoons of the Salted Perfection Key West Select Blend. Press the spices into the skin so they stay put.
- Set your cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and add the avocado oil. Wait until the oil is shimmering and just starting to show a wisp of smoke.
- Lay the chicken in the pan skin-side down. Do not crowd them; if you need to work in batches to keep the heat up, do it. Leave them alone for about 8 to 10 minutes until the skin is dark golden and releases from the pan easily.
- Flip the chicken over. Scatter the sliced red onions, bell peppers, and jalapeños into the gaps between the chicken pieces.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1 tablespoon of the Key West Select Blend over the vegetables in the pan.
- Slide the whole skillet into a preheated 400°F oven. Roast for 15 to 20 minutes until the thickest part of the chicken hits an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Pull the pan out and let the meat rest for 5 minutes. This lets the juices settle back into the fibers so they do not run all over the plate when you cut in.
- Toss the fresh cilantro over the top and serve it straight from the iron. DUNZO!
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A little more about this recipe
Timing
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
Yield & storage
Original yield
Storage
Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
From Tony’s kitchen
This is how you handle chicken when you want maximum flavor with zero fluff. We’re using a heavy skillet to get that skin properly crisp while the citrus and spices from the blend sink deep into the meat. It’s a one-pan move that respects the ingredients and your time.
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Ingredient notes
Ingredients & allergen check
Major-allergen signals: None recognized automatically.
- Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- Salted Perfection Key West Select Blend
- avocado oil
- red onion
- bell peppers
- jalapeños, halved lengthwise
- fresh cilantro
Key West blend: Organic coconut sugar, Sea salt, Chili powder, Key Lime, Organic cane sugar, Citric acid, and Spices
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