thyme & lime chicken (sallye)

How To Make thyme & lime chicken (sallye)

• 1

  Place chicken in an ovenproof dish, skin side down.
  
  Using a sharp knife, make a slit lengthwise along the thigh bone of each piece
  
  Mix the scallions with a little salt and pepper and press the mixture into the slit
• 2

  Mix together the thyme, garlic, lime juice and 4 tablespoons of melted butter in a small bowl and spoon over each piece of chicken
  
  Spoon the remaining butter over the top
  
  Cover the chicken loosely with plastic wrap and marinate for at least 2 hours in the fridge
• 3

  Preheat the oven to 375º
  
  Remove plastic wrap from chicken and cover dish with foil, sealing the edges
  
  Bake for 1 hour, then remove the foil
  
  Cook for about 5 more minutes to brown
  
  Serve hot over a bed of rice, garnishing with lime slices and cilantro sprigs.
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