Thought for Food

Recipe from Emeril Lagasse, 2001

*1 cup soy sauce
*3/4 cup finely chopped yellow onions
*1/3 cup rice wine vinegar
*1/4 cup honey
*1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
*2 tablespoons sriracha (hot red pepper chili paste)
*2 tablespoons white sesame seeds
*2 tablespoons chopped fresh gingerroot
*2 tablespoons minced garlic
*2 tablespoons sesame oil
*12 skin-on chicken thighs (about 3 1/2 pounds), or drummettes

In a large bowl, combine soy sauce, onions, rice wine vinegar, honey, cilantro, sriracha, sesame seeds, ginger, garlic and sesame oil, and stir well to combine. Place the chicken in a large plastic bag or baking dish and cover with the marinade. Toss to combine and place in the refrigerator, turning frequently, to marinate at least 6 hours.

Preheat the grill to medium and the oven to 350 degrees F.

Remove the chicken from the marinade, reserving the marinade. Pat the chicken dry, and grill the chicken, skin-side up, until browned, about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, place the leftover marinade in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to medium and simmer until slightly thick, about 10 minutes.

Turn the chicken, and grill until the skin is browned and crispy, about 5 minutes. Transfer the chicken skin-side up to a roasting pan and roast, basting with the marinade occasionally, until cooked through, about 10 to 15 minutes more.

Arrange the chicken on a platter, and spoon the reduced marinade on top. Serve with the Honeyed Apple-Cabbage Slaw.