Garlic, Lime, Cilantro Chicken Thighs

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Garlic, lime and cilantro create a classic flavor combination that I can’t help but love. This combination is especially great when kicked up with a touch of chili powder as it is in this flavorful marinade for grilled chicken thighs. For even more flavor, I am using a ground chipotle chili powder, that I think I bought at El Maiz here in Zürich. If you are looking for some interesting chili powders, I definitely recommend checking out the Mexican grocery stores, El Maiz and Frida Mexican Products (both near the main train station in Zürich.) You can find a much broader selection of chili powders at both of these stores than at Coop or Migros.

To make the marinade, after gathering the ingredients, I chop the garlic and cilantro, and I juice the lime.

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I then mix all of the marinade ingredients (lime juice, chopped garlic, chopped cilantro, olive oil, cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper) together in a non-reactive bowl large enough to hold the chicken. I then add the chicken thighs to the marinade and toss the chicken to make sure every bit of it is covered in marinade.

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After the chicken has marinated for a few hours, it is time to put it on the grill. My son grilled the chicken this time and he said it took about 7 to 8 minutes per side over a very hot grill.

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I love to serve this chicken with a side salad and hot corn casserole. I’ll be posting the recipe for the corn casserole soon. I really hope you give this chicken marinade a try. It is delicious.