Favorite Chicken Thighs

Description: Easy-to-make chicken thighs are a favorite for both kids and adults. They are good served with rice and broccoli.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 lbs chicken thighs (or drumsticks)
• 1 lime
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger (or 1 tsp ground ginger)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch (for gravy) (optional)
• 1/2 cup water (for gravy) (optional)

Steps:

1. Remove skin from chicken thighs and discard (if using drumsticks I leave skin on).
2. Place chicken in baking pan.
3. Grate lime rind over chicken.
4. Cut lime in half and squeeze juice over chicken.
5. Add soy sauce, garlic, red pepper flakes, ginger, olive oil and cinnamon.
6. Turn chicken to coat both sides with marinade.
7. Refrigerate for one hour.
8. Preheat oven to 375°F.
9. Place chicken in oven and bake for 30-45 minutes.
10. To serve with gravy.
11. Combine 1 T cornstarch with 1/2 cup water.
12. Add to pan and stir to mix well.
13. Heat on stove over med heat until mixture thickens.