Mexican Honey-Lime Grilled Chicken
Mexican Honey-Lime Grilled Chicken - don't worry about this chicken drying out, it stays moist, tender and full of fabulous Southwest-inspired flavor!
Ingredients
- 3 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs (trim off most of the fat)
For the marinade/basting sauce:
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons honey
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 1 teaspoon dry oregano
- 3 medium cloves garlic finely minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
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Combine all marinade ingredients in a saucepan and stir well.
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Transfer 3 tablespoons of marinade to a zippered bag and add chicken. Massage bag well to coat all chicken pieces. Marinate for at least 30 minutes and up to 12 hours.
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Heat remaining marinade over medium heat till mixture comes to a boil. Continue to cook (watch carefully so that mixture does not overflow pan) until syrupy and reduced to one-half original volume, about 1-2 minutes. Set aside to cool.
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If cooking on an outside grill, preheat the grill to medium-high. When hot, add chicken and sprinkle lightly with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
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Cook for about 12-15 minutes, turning frequently and basting with the reduced sauce until golden, slightly charred in places and internal temperature reaches 160˚.
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To cook inside, heat oil in a large saute pan till almost smoking. Add chicken and sprinkle lightly with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
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Cook for about 10 minutes, turning frequently, until golden, slightly charred in places and internal temperature reaches 160˚. Brush frequently with the reduced sauce while cooking. (Don't over-crowd the thighs in the pan or they will simmer instead of sautéing. Make in 2 batches if necessary.)
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Tent chicken with foil and allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Recipe Notes
See Café Tips above in the post for more detailed instructions and tips to ensure success.
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