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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[email protected]I've been looking for a new chicken thigh recipe. This one looks perfect!
SM Saddam
[email protected]I'm going to try this recipe tonight. It looks delicious!
Claire Ndunge
[email protected]This recipe was a disaster! The chicken was overcooked and the sauce was bland.
Anathi Yeko
[email protected]I'm allergic to citrus, so I substituted lime juice for the orange juice. It turned out great!
Dharam Das
[email protected]Meh.
Jade Martinez
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.
Hassan hashmi
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chicken thighs, but this recipe changed my mind. The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was perfect.
Bhattarai Bibek
[email protected]The chicken was a little dry for my taste, but the sauce was really good. I'll try it again with a different cooking method.
Gustavo Carreño
[email protected]This was a really easy recipe to follow. I didn't have any cumin or cayenne on hand, so I used chili powder instead, and it turned out really well.
Mamun Sarker
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now, and it always turns out great. The chicken is always juicy and flavorful, and the sauce is amazing. I love that it's a one-pan meal, too.
Sugam Subedi
[email protected]This recipe was a hit! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was tangy and delicious. I served it with rice and roasted vegetables, and it was a perfect meal.