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Spicy Chicken Thighs with Summer Squash





Yields
Serves 4



Total Time
30 mins

A metal cooling rack set in a rimmed baking sheet makes bi-level cooking possible--squash below, chicken above--so the meat's glaze stays nicely charred, while the juices drip into and moisten the squash.

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Photo: Annabelle Breakey; Styling: Fanny Pan

 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided, plus more for cooling rack
 6 medium summer squash (about 1 1/2 lbs. total), sliced into 1/2-in. rounds
 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
 1/4 teaspoon pepper
 1 1/2 teaspoons each curry powder, garlic powder, and smoked paprika
 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
 1 1/2 pounds boned, skinned chicken thighs (5 to 8 pieces)
 2 tablespoons honey
 1 tablespoon each Dijon mustard and apple cider vinegar
Step 1
1

Preheat broiler with oven rack 3 to 4 in. from heat. Set a metal cooling rack in a 12- by 17-in. rimmed baking sheet and coat lightly with oil.

Step 2
2

Remove cooling rack and put squash on baking sheet. Sprinkle with 3 tbsp. oil, 1/4 tsp. salt, and the pepper; toss to coat. Spread squash in a single layer and set cooling rack on top, nudging squash aside as needed so rack lies even.

Step 3
3

In a large bowl, combine remaining 1/2 tsp. salt with the curry powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne. Set aside 1 1/2 tsp. spice mix.

Step 4
4

Add remaining 1 tbsp. oil and the chicken thighs to large bowl and toss chicken to coat. Place spiced chicken smooth (skinned) side up on cooling rack over zucchini.

Step 5
5

Broil chicken and zucchini, turning chicken once, until starting to char at edges, about 16 minutes total.

Step 6
6

Meanwhile, make glaze: Whisk together reserved spice mix, honey, mustard, and vinegar in a small bowl.

Step 7
7

Remove chicken and zucchini from oven. Generously brush chicken with glaze. Return to oven and broil, smooth side up, until nicely charred and an instant-read thermometer registers 165° when inserted in thickest part, about 4 minutes. Remove rack of chicken from baking sheet and set aside.

Step 8
8

Return squash to oven and broil until most pieces are charred, 2 to 3 minutes more. Lift squash from juices and serve with chicken.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0

Amount Per Serving
Calories 434Calories from Fat 55
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 27g42%

Saturated Fat 5.7g29%
Cholesterol 112mg38%
Sodium 483mg21%
Total Carbohydrate 16g6%

Dietary Fiber 2.2g9%
Protein 33g66%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.