{"id":"4ea0b463-4c54-4854-9ce5-113edcca1c1e","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/4ea0b463-4c54-4854-9ce5-113edcca1c1e","source_url":"https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/cocoa-blackened-chicken-thighs-with-stone-fruit","title":"Cocoa-Blackened Chicken Thighs With Stone Fruit","description":"Dusted in a blend of cocoa powder and Old Bay and cooked until blackened and charred, these quick chicken thighs make an ideal weeknight dinner.","servings":4,"servings_text":"4 servings","total_time":"35 minutes","image_url":"https://assets.bonappetit.com/photos/66a7c57f08f6e42244bbac03/16:9/w_2992,h_1683,c_limit/05_29_24_BA%20Pantry2202.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"2 Tbsp. Old Bay or Creole seasoning (such as Tony Chachere’s or Zatarain’s)","item":"Old Bay or Creole seasoning","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"such as Tony Chachere’s or Zatarain’s"},{"text":"1 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder, preferably Dutch-process","item":"unsweetened cocoa powder, preferably Dutch-process","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2 lb. skinless, boneless chicken thighs (4–6), patted dry","item":"skinless, boneless chicken thighs (4–6), patted dry","quantity":2,"unit":"lb"},{"text":"6 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided","item":"extra-virgin olive oil","quantity":6,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"divided"},{"text":"Juice of 3 medium limes","item":"Juice of 3 medium limes"},{"text":"3 garlic cloves, finely grated","item":"garlic cloves, finely grated","quantity":3},{"text":"1 Tbsp. honey","item":"honey","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"½ tsp. Diamond Crystal or ¼ tsp. Morton kosher salt, plus more","item":"Diamond Crystal or 1/4 tsp. Morton kosher salt","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"plus more"},{"text":"½ tsp. freshly ground pepper, plus more","item":"freshly ground pepper","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"plus more"},{"text":"2 medium shallots, thinly sliced into rings","item":"medium shallots","quantity":2,"preparation":"thinly sliced into rings"},{"text":"1½ lb. mixed stone fruit (such as peaches, nectarines, and/or plums), sliced","item":"mixed stone fruit (such as peaches, nectarines, and/or plums)","quantity":1.5,"unit":"lb","preparation":"sliced"},{"text":"½ cup (lightly packed) mint leaves","item":"(lightly packed) mint leaves","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Stir 2 Tbsp. Old Bay or Creole seasoning and 1 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder in a small bowl to combine. Sprinkle spice mix all over 2 lb. skinless, boneless chicken thighs (4–6), patted dry. Heat 3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Arrange chicken in a single layer and cook, turning halfway though, until blackened in spots, cooked through, and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a thigh registers 165°, 10–14 minutes total, depending on thickness. Transfer chicken to a plate."},{"number":2,"text":"Whisk juice of 3 medium limes, 3 garlic cloves, finely grated, 1 Tbsp. honey, ½ tsp. Diamond Crystal or ¼ tsp. Morton kosher salt, ½ tsp. freshly ground pepper, and remaining 3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil in a large bowl to combine. Add 2 medium shallots, thinly sliced into rings, 1½ lb. mixed stone fruit, sliced, and ½ cup (lightly packed) mint leaves and gently toss to coat. Taste salad and season with more salt and pepper if needed."},{"number":3,"text":"Transfer fruit salad to a platter. Slice chicken and arrange on top. Pour any dressing left in bowl with fruit over chicken."}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:55:39.927689+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:55:39.927689+00:00"}