adding garlic chicken sandwiches

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+layout: post
+title: garlic chicken standwiches
+date: 2024-06-18 10:59:32 -0400
+last_modified_at: 
+category: main
+tags: chicken meat sandwiches
+status: draft
+---
+
+1 tbsp. olive oil  
+10 cloves garlic  
+* heat oil in a large skillet and cook garlic 3-5 minutes, taking care not to burn
+* remove garlic to a small bowl
+
+3/4 tsp. kosher salt  
+3/4 tsp. garlic powder  
+1/2 tsp. smoked paprika  
+1/2 tsp. black pepper  
+1/4 tsp. onion powder  
+1/4 tsp. ground chipotle  
+4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 1 pound)  
+* mix spices and rub chicken with spice blend
+* add chicken to the skillet and set a heavy pot on top to press thighs flat, and saute for
+  8 minutes
+* remove pot and return garlic to the skillet, and flip chicken over on top of the garlic
+
+juice from 1/4 lemon  
+1/4 cup water  
+4 potato rolls or hamburger buns  
+* squeeze lemon over chicken and add water, then cover skillet with tight-fitting lid or foil
+* reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, until garlic is smashable
+* remove garlic to a small bowl with 1 tbsp. of pan juices, and mash into a paste
+* toast buns if desired, spread with garlic paste, and top with chicken
+* serve with [bok choy slaw]({{ site.baseurl }}{% post_url 2024-06-13-bok-choy-slaw %}) either as
+  a topping or on the side
+
+source: <https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1025593-garlicky-chicken-sandwiches-with-red-cabbage-slaw>