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Grilled Chipotle Lime Chicken Thighs

Ingredients

  • 6 Bone-in Skin-on Chicken Thighs

The Rub

  • 1 tbsp kosher salt
  • 1 tbsp coarse black pepper
  • 2 tsp granulated garlic
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp ground mustard
  • ½ tsp dried oregano optional
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper optional

Chipotle-Honey Glaze

  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo
  • 1 tbsp adobo sauce
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ¼ tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tbsp water

Lime-Roasted Garlic Crema

  • ½ cup Mexican crema or sour cream + splash of milk
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 tsp lime zest
  • 1 small clove roasted garlic mashed
  • Pinch of kosher salt
  • Water or milk to thin

Instructions

  • Season chicken heavily with rub.

Chipotle-Honey Glaze

  • Blend all ingredients until smooth.
  • Simmer in a saucepan over low heat 5–7 minutes until slightly thickened.
  • Strain for smoothness, cool slightly, and transfer to a squeeze bottle.

Lime-Roasted Garlic Crema

  • Roast garlic wrapped in foil with oil at 375°F for 20–25 mins until soft.
  • Whisk all ingredients in a bowl until smooth.
  • Adjust with a splash of liquid for drizzle consistency. Chill before using.

Plate & Finish

  • Place each grilled thigh on a plate or board.
  • Drizzle chipotle-honey glaze in clean strokes from a squeeze bottle.
  • Follow with lines of lime-roasted garlic crema crossed, parallel, or scattered.
  • Serve hot, no garnish needed.