Name: Ginger-Grilled Chicken | Epicurious
Yield: 6–8 servings
Ingredients: 3 lb. skinless, boneless chicken thighs; 3 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, divided, plus more; 1 (12-oz.) can ginger beer; 6 garlic cloves, finely grated; 3/4 cup plus 6 Tbsp. unseasoned rice vinegar, divided; 3 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp. finely grated ginger (from about one 4" piece); 1 Tbsp. white miso; 3/4 cup plus 1 Tbsp. vegetable or sunflower oil, plus more for grill; 6 scallions, finely chopped; 2 bunches radishes, preferably with greens, halved lengthwise; Freshly ground black pepper; 3 heads Little Gem lettuce or romaine hearts, leaves separated

Plate containing grilled charred chicken radishes and lettuce next to a bowl of lettuce.

Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Simon Andrews

Yes, you should be marinating your chicken with soda! Here, a can of ginger beer is the secret ingredient for sweet-tart grilled chicken.

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