Spicy Grilled Chicken Thighs

Spicy Grilled Chicken Thighs is a firm favourite nowadays. The marinade is a pleasure to eat and takes chicken thighs to a new level. Served as a main dish with rice and a few scallions or in a sandwich for that extra kick. I use thighs are they are more forgiving than breasts and absorb more of the superb marinade. In this recipe I have used smoked paprika and tomato passata but you can substitute chipotle pepper in adobe sauce for a bigger kick.

Spicy Grilled Chicken Thighs

Do the work the night before and cook in 15 minutes. Easy peasy.

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Course: Main Dish, Marinade

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: Chicken, Grill, Marinade, Spice, Vegetables

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes

Marinade the Thighs: 2 hours hours

Total Time: 2 hours hours 25 minutes minutes

Servings: 4 People

Calories: 681kcal

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Ingredients

 

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• 8 large chicken thighs skinless and boneless
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic
• 3 large scallions roughly chopped/spring onions
• 2 tsp smoked paprika
• 340 g tomato passata or more if you prefer
• 2 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

Instructions

• Place all ingredients (except chicken and scallion) together into a food processor and pulse until lovely and smooth.
  1/4 cup olive oil, 3 cloves garlic, 2 tsp smoked paprika, 340 g tomato passata, 2 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• Add the chicken thighs to a large dish and pour over the marinade. (or use a large zip lock bag).
  8 large chicken thighs
• Massage the marinade into the chicken making sure every part is covered.
• Cover the dish with cling film and place in the fridge for at least 2 hours. I usually prepare this the night in advance.
• Place a griddle pan over a medium high heat and add the chicken in portions.
• The chicken should take about 5 minutes on each side making sure it is fully cooked before serving.
• Serve with chopped scallions for contrast colour and crunch.
  3 large scallions

Nutrition

Calories: 681kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 98g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 289mg | Sodium: 844mg | Potassium: 2140mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1353IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 4mg