Chili Garlic Bone In Chicken Breasts

Step 1

I am not usually a fan of chicken breast as it can be so dry, but this marinade makes the breasts tender, juicy, and delicious. Depending on the thickness of your radishes, the chicken might be cooked before them. If so, remove the chicken pieces and cover them with foil until the radishes are ready. The radishes should be somewhat tender, and slightly resistant when poked with a fork.

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2 bone-in skin-on chicken breasts

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1 pound of radishes, stems removed and quartered

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1/2 of a lime, zest of, juice of

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2 tablespoons avocado oil, plus a bit more (depending on the size of the skillet used)

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1/4 teaspoon ground pepper

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1/4 seasoned salt and a bit more to season browned chicken

MARINADE

Step 9

1 cup cold water

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1 envelope onion soup mix (28-grams)

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1/4 cup chili garlic sauce

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1 teaspoon soy sauce

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1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

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1 tablespoon avocado oil

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1 garlic clove, processed through a garlic press

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Place the chicken breasts between two pieces of plastic wrap and pound them with a rubber mallet to give them an even thickness of about one-and-a-half inches.

Step 18

Mix the marinade ingredients in a large resealable bag, add the chicken pieces, and swish the contents to coat the chicken evenly.

Step 19

Seal the bag, removing as much air as possible, and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.

Step 20

Drizzle about 1 to 2 tablespoons oil in the bottom of a 13" *oven-proof skillet*, (make sure there is enough oil to cover the bottom of the skillet) and bring to medium-high heat.

Step 21

Add the chicken pieces skin side down and reduce heat to medium-low. Make sure the pieces are not too close together or they will not get crispy.

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Cook for 15 minutes, or until you have a browned crust on the skin, checking every five minutes to ensure the skin is not burning.

Step 23

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Step 24

In the meantime, Toss the radishes with 1 tablespoon oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl and set aside.

Step 25

Once the chicken is browned on the skin side, carefully turn it over and cook on the other side for 5 minutes.

Step 26

Pour the radishes around the chicken.

Step 27

Season the chicken with a bit of salt.

Step 28

Zest the half lime over the chicken and radishes then squeeze the juices over everything.

Step 29

Place in the oven, uncovered, and roast until chicken is cooked, and radishes are tender, about 45 minutes. (Depending on the thickness of your radishes, the chicken might be cooked before them. If so, remove the chicken pieces and loosely cover them with foil until the radishes are ready.)

Step 30

Cut the chicken breasts in half or serve whole.

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Enjoy!