CHICKEN THIGHS WITH CUMIN, CAYENNE AND CITRUS
Chicken thighs have a huge advantage over lean breasts. The skin browns nicely and the meat stays juicy even when thoroughly cooked, which makes them ideal for grilling or broiling. The dark, rich meat also responds brilliantly to the strong equatorial flavors often associated with grilling. The Mexican-inspired treatment here, a quick liquid rub for the thighs, packs plenty of punch, even if you use just a little cayenne. What makes it evoke Mexico is the combination of two characteristic spices, cumin and oregano, with a mixture of orange and lime juices to simulate the sour orange that is used in the Yucatán but is rarely seen in this country.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories dinner, easy, quick, weekday, weeknight, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat a gas grill, start a wood or charcoal fire or preheat a broiler; the fire should be moderately hot, and the rack should be about 4 inches from the heat source.
- Combine the garlic, onion, oregano, cumin, cayenne, cloves, salt, pepper and oil in a blender or small food processor, and blend until fairly smooth. Add the juices, taste and adjust seasoning; the flavors should be powerful.
- Smear sauce over chicken; if time allows, marinate 30 minutes or so. Grill 6 to 8 minutes a side, or until meat is nicely browned and cooked medium or better on the inside. (Thighs with bones will take longer, about 20 minutes total.) Serve, garnished with the cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 416, UnsaturatedFat 19 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 30 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 30 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 492 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Sk Sagor khan
k_s38@yahoo.comI wasn't sure about this recipe at first, but I'm glad I tried it. The chicken was delicious and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
MD Ismail Sheikh
sheikh-m@yahoo.comThis was a great recipe! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making it again.
Haron Kimani
k71@hotmail.frI've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit with my family. The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend it.
Prince Owusu
owusu-prince1@hotmail.frThis recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great! I would definitely recommend it.
Zaless98 c
zaless98.c75@gmail.comI made this recipe for my friends and they loved it! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making it again.
Indiphile Sigcau
s@gmail.comI wasn't a big fan of this recipe. The chicken was a bit dry and the flavor was just okay.
Dipshika Khatiwada
dkhatiwada19@gmail.comThis was a great recipe! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I served it with roasted vegetables and it was a hit with my family.
Chris Ciarrai
c.c91@gmail.comI've tried this recipe a few times and it's always been a success. The chicken is always juicy and flavorful, and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend it.
Khadija Sh9
s-k38@gmail.comThis recipe is easy to follow and the chicken turned out delicious. I will definitely be making it again.
stephanie rigby
rigby99@hotmail.comI made this recipe for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the chicken and asked for the recipe.
MD JAMIL MIYA
miya_m86@hotmail.co.ukThe chicken was a bit dry, but the flavor was good.
nigar yasir
n.yasir81@aol.comThis was my first time making chicken thighs and they were amazing! The marinade was easy to make and the chicken cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Tebogo Andile
andile.t@hotmail.frI've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the sauce is delicious. I like to serve it with rice or quinoa.
Collenay Robinson
robinson@gmail.comThis recipe is a keeper! The chicken thighs were juicy and flavorful, and the cumin, cayenne, and citrus marinade gave them a delicious kick. I served them with roasted vegetables and rice, and it was a hit with my family.