Southern-Asian Glazed Chicken Thighs with Pickled Slaw

Ingredients

• 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp chili garlic sauce
• 1 tsp Salted Perfection Smokin' Chipotle Finishing Salt
• 1 small green cabbage, thinly sliced
• 1 large carrot, julienned
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 1 tsp celery seeds
• Salted Perfection Smokin' Chipotle Finishing Salt to taste
• Fresh chopped cilantro for garnish

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 425°F and grab a large cast iron skillet or oven-safe pan, about 10 inches.
2. Pat the chicken thighs dry like you mean it – crispy skin is the name of the game. Season both sides with 1 tsp Salted Perfection Smokin' Chipotle Finishing Salt.
3. Heat the oil over medium-high heat in your skillet. Sear chicken thighs skin-side down until golden brown and crisp, about 5-6 minutes. Flip and sear the other side for 3 minutes.
4. While chicken sears, mix soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, and chili garlic sauce in a bowl. This is your glaze – Tony says, 'Sauce makes the boss!'
5. Pour glaze over chicken in skillet and transfer the pan to the oven. Roast for 20 minutes or until chicken reaches 165°F internal temp.
6. Meanwhile, make the Southern pickled slaw: In a saucepan, combine apple cider vinegar, sugar, mustard seeds, celery seeds, and 1 tsp Salted Perfection Smokin' Chipotle Finishing Salt. Bring to a simmer until sugar dissolves.
7. Place cabbage, carrot, and red onion in a large bowl. Pour hot pickling liquid over the veggies and toss. Let it chill and marinate while chicken roasts.
8. When chicken’s done, remove from oven and let rest 5 minutes. Spoon extra glaze from pan over chicken.
9. Serve chicken thighs with a generous heap of pickled slaw, sprinkle fresh cilantro on top. Remember, 'Life’s too short for bland grub!'
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