Citrus Grilled Chicken Thighs with Salsa Verde
 
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons lime zest
  • ¼ cup fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons ground cumin
  • 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • Creamy Salsa Verde (recipe follows)
  • Garnish: sliced lime
Instructions
  1. In medium bowl, combine oil, lime zest and juice, cumin, garlic, paprika, and salt. Add chicken, tossing to coat. Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 hour.
  2. Remove chicken from bowl, discarding marinade.
  3. Preheat grill to medium-high heat (350° to 400°). Grill chicken, covered with grill lid, over indirect heat until an instant-read thermometer inserted in thickest portion registers 165°, 30 to 40 minutes, turning every 10 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes. Sprinkle with cilantro. Serve with Creamy Salsa Verde and garnish with lime slices, if desired.
Recipe by Taste of the South at https://tasteofthesouthmagazine.com/citrus-grilled-chicken-thighs-with-salsa-verde/