Spiced Grilled Chicken Thighs With Creamy Chile-Her

Name: Spiced Grilled Chicken Thighs With Creamy Chile-Herb Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, divided; 1 tablespoon minced garlic, divided; 2 teaspoons smoked paprika; 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar, divided; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided; 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided; 8 bone-in chicken thighs, skinned (about 2 pounds); Cooking spray; 2 cups fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves; 2 tablespoons half-and-half; 1 tablespoon minced seeded jalapeno pepper

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, divided
1 tablespoon minced garlic, divided
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar, divided
1 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
8 bone-in chicken thighs, skinned (about 2 pounds)
Cooking spray
2 cups fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
2 tablespoons half-and-half
1 tablespoon minced seeded jalapeno pepper

1
Combine 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 2 teaspoons minced garlic, smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon sugar, cumin, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large zip-top plastic bag. Add chicken to bag; seal bag. Let stand 15 minutes, turning occasionally.
2
Preheat grill to medium.
3
Coat grill rack with cooking spray. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Sprinkle chicken with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add chicken to grill rack; grill 8 minutes on each side or until done.
4
Place remaining 2 table-spoons oil, remaining 1 tablespoon juice, remaining 1 teaspoon garlic, remaining 1/2 teaspoon sugar, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper, parsley, half-and-half, and jalapeno in the bowl of a mini food processor; process until finely chopped. Serve sauce with chicken thighs.

525

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided, 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, divided, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, divided, 2 teaspoons smoked paprika, and more.

Yes, Spiced Grilled Chicken Thighs With Creamy Chile-Herb Sauce 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.

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Spiced Grilled Chicken Thighs With Creamy Chile-Herb Sauce

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