Cardamom Chicken with Salt and Pepper Crust Recipe
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Cardamom Chicken with Salt and Pepper Crust

By: DARLA C. 
"Don't be turned off by the idea of 'just' salt and pepper. The marinade is intense with flavor, but it's the final seasoning of simple salt and pepper that really makes it delicious. Gotta use Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper here, please don't bother with the regular stuff. Such a difference."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (44)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
45 Min
Ready In:
4 Hrs 55 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 4 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 6 chicken thighs
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Place the garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey and cardamom in a resealable plastic bag. Place chicken thighs in the bag, and squeeze to coat. Press out most of the air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 4 to 5 hours.
  2. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Remove the chicken from the marinade, and discard the marinade. Place chicken on a broiling pan or baking sheet. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  3. Roast in the oven for 40 minutes, or until chicken is browned and crisp, and cooked through.

Footnotes

FOOTNOTE

  • The nutrition data for this recipe includes information for the full amount of the marinade ingredients. Depending on marinating time, ingredients, cooking method, etc., the actual amount of the marinade consumed will vary.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 171 | Total Fat: 9.8g | Cholesterol: 59mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 11, 2006 by PUNKGIRL   view full review
I love cardamom so I thought I'd give this recipe a try, especially since everyone else seems...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 13, 2005 by LindaT Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Delicious and flavorful. I didn't make any major alterations with this recipe, other than...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 10, 2005 by andrea   view full review
This was very good--very moist and flavorful. I increased the amount of cardamom to 3/4 tsp,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 13, 2006 by Andrea Duncan   view full review
I've never tried Cardamom before and was shocked at the price (I found it anywhere from $8 to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 28, 2007 by amylouise   view full review
This is a really nice recipe, and its easy to make ahead. I just put frozen chicken in a bag...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 6, 2007 by stjchurchcook   view full review
Loved it!! I followed the recipe exactly and my family told me don't lose this recipe. DH...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 17, 2010 by Los Angeles Doug   view full review
You were so correct....don't be afraid to try this simple receipe. It is delicious. Unique...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 22, 2008 by annlha   view full review
AWESOME is the only word that I can use to describe this chicken. It is definitely going to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 1, 2006 by Jillbeast   view full review
Best Chicken Ever! I put too much salt on mine, but the color and the smells and the flavor...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 11, 2007 by BRIEAHN   view full review
This is a great chicken recipe. Lots of flavors, but nothing so to overpowering. I love...

 

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