Seoul-Ful Chicken With Minted Cucumbers

• Cucumbers:
• 1 English cucumber, peeled, halved lengthwise, and thinly sliced (about 2 1/2 cups)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup minced shallots
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
• 1 tablespoon seasoned rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil
• 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 1 serrano chile, seeded and minced
• Chicken:
• 8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs (about 1 1/4 pounds)
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons dark sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• Cooking spray
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
• 4 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted

1. To prepare cucumbers, place cucumber slices in a colander; sprinkle with salt, tossing well. Drain 1 hour. Place cucumber slices on several layers of paper towels; cover with additional paper towels. Let stand 5 minutes, pressing down occasionally. Combine cucumber, shallots, and next 6 ingredients (through chile) in a large bowl; toss gently. Cover and set aside.
2. To prepare chicken, place each chicken thigh between 2 sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap; pound to 1/2-inch thickness using a meat mallet or small heavy skillet. Combine soy sauce and next 5 ingredients (through garlic) in a large zip-top plastic bag. Add chicken to soy sauce mixture in bag; seal. Marinate in refrigerator 30 minutes, turning bag occasionally.
3. Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Remove chicken from bag; discard marinade. Place 4 thighs in pan; cook 6 minutes on each side or until done. Repeat procedure with remaining 4 thighs. Place 2 thighs and 1/2 cup cucumbers on each of 4 plates; sprinkle each serving with 1 tablespoon green onions and 1 teaspoon sesame seeds.
4. Wine note: Serve an herbaceous sauvignon blanc to echo the crisp freshness of the dish's cucumber and mint. Chilean versions, like Veramonte Sauvignon Blanc Reserva 2007 ($11), strike a balance between the crisp, green flavors of the New Zealand-style wine and the juicy tropical fruit and melon of California versions in an affordable package. -Jeffery Lindenmuth

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Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/seoul-ful-chicken-with-minted-cucumbers (may not work)