Mexican-Flavored Chicken Thighs Recipe

Name: Mexican-Flavored Chicken Thighs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cloves garlic, peeled; 1 small onion, quartered; 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, or 1 teaspoon dried; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne, or to taste; Pinch ground cloves; Salt and pepper; 1 tablespoon peanut or other oil; 2 tablespoons orange juice, preferably freshly squeezed; 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice; About 1 1/2 pounds boneless chicken thighs, or 2 pounds thighs with bones; Chopped cilantro for garnish

Servings: persons

4 cloves garlic, peeled
1 small onion, quartered
1 tablespoon fresh oregano, or 1 teaspoon dried
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne, or to taste
Pinch ground cloves
Salt and pepper
1 tablespoon peanut or other oil
2 tablespoons orange juice, preferably freshly squeezed
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
About 1 1/2 pounds boneless chicken thighs, or 2 pounds thighs with bones
Chopped cilantro for garnish

1
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.
2
Combine the garlic, onion, oregano, cumin, cayenne, cloves, salt, pepper and oil in a blender or small food processor, and blend until fairly smooth.
3
Add the juices, taste and adjust seasoning; the flavors should be powerful.
4
Smear sauce over chicken; if time allows, marinate 30 minutes or so.
5
Grill 6 to 8 minutes a side, or until meat is nicely browned and cooked medium or better on the inside.
6
(Thighs with bones will take longer, about 20 minutes total.)
7
Serve, garnished with the cilantro.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cloves garlic, peeled, 1 small onion, quartered, 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, or 1 teaspoon dried, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Mexican-Flavored Chicken Thighs falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Mexican-Flavored Chicken Thighs

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