Broiled Chicken Thighs with Chipotle Sauce
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Serves: 4 servings
 
Ingredients
  • 1-1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp packed light brown sugar
  • ¾ tsp ground chipotle chili
  • ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
  • Kosher salt
  • 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium clove garlic
  • 1 large or 2 small jarred roasted red peppers, drained
  • 1 tbsp coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
  1. Position a rack about 6 inches from the broiler and heat the broiler on high.
  2. In a small bowl, combine 1 teaspoon of the cumin, the sugar, ¼ teaspoon of the chipotle, the cinnamon, and 1 teaspoon salt.
  3. In a medium bowl, toss the chicken with 1 tablespoon oil, and then toss with the spice mixture.
  4. Arrange the chicken on a rack set over a rimmed baking sheet lined with foil and broil until the chicken browns lightly on top, about 5 minutes. Flip the chicken and continue to broil until browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes more.
  5. Meanwhile, coarsely chop the garlic and sprinkle it with ¼ teaspoon salt. Using the flat side of a chef’s knife, smear and mash the garlic and salt together to form a coarse paste. Transfer the garlic paste to a food processor and add the roasted red pepper, the remaining 2 tablespoons oil, the remaining ½ teaspoon each of cumin and chipotle, and ½ teaspoon salt. Purée into a smooth sauce.
  6. Garnish the chicken with the cilantro and serve with the sauce.
Notes
Recipe source: finecooking.com
Recipe by Salu Salo Recipes at https://salu-salo.com/broiled-chicken-thighs-with-chipotle-sauce/