Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup sugar plus 1/4 cup for the salad
  • 2 Tb. fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1 Tb. minced fresh ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp. red pepper flakes
  • 8 chicken thighs without the bone
  • 2 large carrots, peeled, julienne
  • 1/2 daikon radish, peeled, julienne
  • 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • cilantro sprigs, garnish

Method

  • Combine the 2/3 cup of sugar, lime, soy, ginger, garlic and red pepper flakes in a medium bowl and whisk to dissolve the sugar.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium high heat and add the chicken skin side down.
  • Saute for 4 to 5 minutes until the skin is golden turn and saute another 4 minutes.
  • Remove to a plate and pour off the fat from the pan.
  • Add the sauce to the pan and return the chicken.
  • Cook over medium low heat covered until cooked through about 12 minutes, turning occasionally.
  • Meanwhile combine the carrots and daikon in a large bowl and add the vinegar, salt and 1/4 cup of sugar.
  • Toss well and chill while the chicken is finishing.
  • Remove the chicken to a platter and reduce the sauce over high heat until thickened.
  • Pour the sauce over the chicken and surround with the salad.
  • Garnish with the cilantro sprigs and serve.