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Grilled Mexican Chicken Thighs
Mike
Tender and juicy, Grilled Mexican Chicken Thighs are perfect for tacos or serving over rice.
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Prep Time
10
minutes
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Cook Time
15
minutes
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marinading time
1
hour
hr
Total Time
1
hour
hr
25
minutes
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Course
Dinner
Ingredients
1½
tsp
white vinegar
1½
tsp
smoked paprika
2
tsp
Mexican oregano
2
tsp
minced garlic
1½
tsp
cumin
1½
tsp
onion powder
1
tsp
sea salt
1
tsp
garlic powder
2
tsp
chili powder
⅓
cup
lime juice
2
Tbsp
avocado oil
2
pounds
boneless, skinless chicken thighs
½
cup
chopped cilantro
Instructions
In a large bowl, whisk white vinegar with smoked paprika, Mexican oregano, minced garlic, cumin and onion powder to form a paste.
Stir in salt, garlic powder, and chili powder.
Whisk in lime juice and avocado oil.
Add chicken and using tongs, cover chicken completely with marinade.
Cover and refrigerate minimum 1 hour.
Preheat BBQ to 375℉
Place chicken thighs on BBQ.
Close lid and allow to cook about 6-7 minutes.
Flip chicken thighs and cook additional 4-5 minutes or until the chicken thighs reach an internal temperature of 165℉.
Place chicken on a plate and top with the chopped cilantro.
Serve hot in tacos or over rice.
Keyword
Chicken