Grilled Boneless Chicken Thighs with Charred Scallion Sauce

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Servings: 4 · $4/serving · Active: 5 min · Total: 20 min ·

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Added as a to-try option from the validated Skinnytaste source list because it is a 20-minute high-protein dinner that can work as bowls or salads for easy meal prep.
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Quantity	Unit	Item	Section	Pantry?
4		boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 24 oz)	Meat & Seafood	no
2	teaspoons	neutral oil (such as avocado)	Baking/flour/cake mixes/sweeteners/spices/oils/canned fruit/baking nuts	yes
1	teaspoon	kosher salt	Baking/flour/cake mixes/sweeteners/spices/oils/canned fruit/baking nuts	yes
1/4	teaspoon	black pepper	Baking/flour/cake mixes/sweeteners/spices/oils/canned fruit/baking nuts	yes
1/2	teaspoon	cumin	Baking/flour/cake mixes/sweeteners/spices/oils/canned fruit/baking nuts	yes
3		bunches scallions (about 20)	Canned vegetables/pickles/olives/beans/condiments/dressings/salad toppings/rice/bread crumbs	no
1	tablespoon	toasted sesame oil	Asian ingredients	yes
2	tablespoons	rice vinegar	Asian ingredients	yes
1	tablespoon	low sodium soy sauce (or gluten-free soy sauce)	Asian ingredients	yes
1/2	teaspoon	ginger paste	Asian ingredients	no
		toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)	Asian ingredients	no
		Cooked white rice (optional for serving)	Canned vegetables/pickles/olives/beans/condiments/dressings/salad toppings/rice/bread crumbs	no
		Steamed Broccoli or Mixed greens (optional for serving)	Canned vegetables/pickles/olives/beans/condiments/dressings/salad toppings/rice/bread crumbs	no

Preheat an outdoor grill to medium high heat.
Drizzle the chicken with the oil and season all over with salt, pepper, and cumin.
Transfer the chicken to one half of the preheated grill, smooth side down. Cook, undisturbed, until the chicken easily releases from the grill and is nicely charred, about 7 minutes. Flip the chicken and continue cooking until the chicken is cooked through and evenly charred. Remove from the grill. Slice right before serving.
Simultaneously, grill the scallions on the other side of the grill. Turn the green onions as necessary until they are softened and charred in places, 3-5 minutes. Remove from the grill and let cool slightly.
Once the green onions are cool enough to handle, trim off the root and any burnt ends. Chop the scallions and add them to a small mixing bowl. Add the sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and ginger to the bowl. Mix well to combine.
To serve, make bowls with mixed greens and rice. Top with sliced chicken and charred scallion sauce. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds