Grilled Adobo Lime Chicken
Boneless chicken thighs marinated in smoked jalapeno peppers, garlic, and lime juice, then grilled until charred.
Equipment
- Grill or heavy skillet
- Large mixing bowl
- Instant read thermometer
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs trimmed
- 3 smoked jalapeno peppers in adobo sauce canned, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp white vinegar
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
Cooking
- Chop. Chop the smoked peppers and mix them with the garlic, oil, lime juice, vinegar, and spices.
- Coat. Add the chicken and turn to coat every piece.
- Marinate. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or overnight.
- Heat. Heat a grill or pan over medium high heat.
- Grill. Cook the chicken 5 to 6 minutes per side until it reaches 165 F.
- Rest. Rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
Notes
Substitutions: Use chicken breast cutlets, or add one small chopped red onion to the marinade.
Tips: Do not rinse raw chicken, and use a thermometer to confirm 165 F.
Storage: Refrigerate cooked chicken for up to four days or freeze for up to three months.
Nutrition is calculated for four servings.