Name: Chicken Braised in Lime and Peanut Sauce
Yield: 4–6 servings
Ingredients: 2 tsp. cumin seeds; 2 tsp. coriander seeds; 4 medium red tomatoes (about 1¼ lb.), cored; 6 garlic cloves; Zest of 1 orange; 1 cup fresh orange juice, divided; ½ cup salted dry-roasted peanuts, plus more crushed for serving; 4 limes, halved, divided; 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil; 3 lb. chicken thighs and drumsticks; 1 large onion, thinly sliced; Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper; Chopped dill and cilantro and chili oil (for serving); A spice mill or mortar and pestle

Chicken Braised in Lime and Peanut Sauce

Photo by Alex Lau, food styling by Susie Theodorou, prop styling by Sophie Strangio

Braising chicken with charred limes adds bite but no bitterness thanks to rich peanuts and tomatoes. This recipe is from Lil’ Deb’s Oasis in Hudson, New York.

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