Spice Rubbed Chicken With Kumquat Lemongrass Dressing Recipes

GRILLED CHICKEN WITH KUMQUAT-LEMONGRASS DRESSING

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix together chile powder, turmeric, and sugar; season with salt. Rub chicken with spice mixture, place in a dish, cover, and refrigerate at least 2 hours or up to overnight.
• Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Preheat grill pan over medium-high heat.
• Drizzle chicken breasts on with olive oil and place on grill pan. Cook until browned, turning once. Transfer chicken to a baking sheet and continue cooking in the oven, until cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes. Divide asparagus between 4 serving plates. Top each with a chicken breast. Spoon dressing over chicken, garnish with cilantro, and serve.

SPICE-RUBBED CHICKEN

Steps:

• In small bowl, mix all rub ingredients. Fold wings of chicken across back with tips touching. Tie or skewer drumsticks to tail. Sprinkle rub inside cavity and all over outside of chicken; rub with fingers. Insert ovenproof meat, grilling or digital thermometer so tip is in thickest part of inside thigh and does not touch bone.
• Heat gas or charcoal grill for indirect cooking. For two-burner gas grill, heat one burner to medium; place chicken, breast side up, on unheated side. For one-burner gas grill, place chicken, breast side up, on grill over low heat. For charcoal grill, move medium coals to edge of firebox; place chicken, breast side up, on grill rack over drip pan.
• Cover grill; cook 2 hours to 2 hours 15 minutes, turning every 20 minutes, until thermometer reads at least 165°F and legs move easily when lifted or twisted.
• In 1-quart saucepan, mix all sauce ingredients; heat to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove chicken from grill; let stand 10 minutes. Serve chicken with sauce.

KUMQUAT-LEMONGRASS DRESSING

Steps:

• Place lime juice, vinegar, and sugar, in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat, add lemongrass and lime leaves; steep until cool. Strain through a fine mesh sieve, discarding solids, and set aside.
• Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add shallots and ginger, and cook, stirring, until almost tender, about 30 seconds. Add kumquat slices and reserved lime juice mixture. Bring mixture come to a simmer and cook for 30 seconds. Season with salt and let cool slightly before using.