Introduction
Spicy Chicken Thighs with Rhubarb-Cucumber Salsa is a delightful fusion of flavors that brings the heat from traditional spice and blends it seamlessly with fresh, zesty salsa. The unique combination offers a balance between savory chicken thighs and the tangy crunch of rhubarb and cucumber.
Tips for this recipe
For optimal results, ensure your chicken is well-seasoned. Use fresh ingredients for the salsa to maintain its bright flavor. Allowing the rhubarb and cucumber a brief rest before assembling will enhance their texture in the dish.
Why you will love this recipe
This Spicy Chicken Thighs with Rhubarb-Cucumber Salsa is not only a treat for your taste buds but also for visual appeal. Its bold flavors and unique pairing of ingredients make it perfect for those seeking culinary innovation while keeping things comfortably familiar.
Ingredients
- 1 habanero, Scotch bonnet, or Thai chile, with seeds, stemmed
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced, white and green parts divided
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 6 large skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs
- Kosher salt
- 1 1/2 cups 1/4″ cubes rhubarb
- 1 cup 1/4″ cubes unpeeled seeded English hothouse cucumber
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
Adviced equipments
- Non-Stick Skillet
- Cutting Board
- Measuring Cups & Spoons
- Blender or Food Processor
- Large Bowl
- Salsa Spoon or Ladle
- Cutting Board Cover
- Paper Towels or Kitchen Apron
- Oven Mitts or Pot Holders
- Spatula
History of the recipe
The concept behind Spicy Chicken Thighs with Rhubarb-Cucumber Salsa can be traced back to a time when home cooking aimed for innovative uses of available produce. This dish marries global influences, combining the rich flavors of Latin American cuisine with the unexpected twist from North America’s spring harvest.
Fun facts about this recipe
Rhubarb is a perennial plant that has been enjoyed for its culinary uses since ancient times. This peculiar vegetable, often mistaken as an apple in appearance but far more tart than sweet, brings an intriguing crunch to our salsa. Meanwhile, cucumbers are one of the oldest cultivated plants, with a history dating back to 3000 B.C. They were once wild vines that grew along river banks and have since become essential in various culinary traditions around the world.