Broiled Chicken Thighs with Chipotle Sauce

Juicy broiled chicken thighs get a smoky kick from chipotle sauce, balanced with sweet brown sugar and warm spices. It's a flavorful, easy dinner that's sure to impress.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Mexican

Keyword broiled chicken, chipotle sauce, easy dinner, spicy, weeknight meal

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings servings

Calories 350kcal

Author Liza A

Ingredients

1-1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp packed light brown sugar
3/4 tsp ground chipotle chili
1/4 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

Position a rack about 6 inches from the broiler and heat the broiler on high.
In a small bowl, combine 1 teaspoon of the cumin, the sugar, 1/4 teaspoon of the chipotle, the cinnamon, and 1 teaspoon salt.
In a medium bowl, toss the chicken with 1 tablespoon oil, and then toss with the spice mixture.
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.
Meanwhile, coarsely chop the garlic and sprinkle it with 1/4 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 1/2 teaspoon each of cumin and chipotle, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Purée into a smooth sauce.
Garnish the chicken with the cilantro and serve with the sauce.

Notes

Recipe source: finecooking.com

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