Grilled Sazón Chicken

🧂 Ingredients

• 10-12 chicken thighs

  boneless, skinless
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
• 3 tablespoons Sazón
• 1 large serrano or jalapeno pepper

  seeded and diced
• 1/3 cup chopped white onion
• 2-3 cloves garlic

  peeled
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup cilantro

  or flat-leaf parsley

Instructions

• 1 Trim off any excess fat from the boneless, skinless chicken thighs.
• 2 Place the chicken dish in a large glass dish, or large zip-top bag.
• 3 Blend the olive oil, lime juice, 2 tablespoons of the cilantro (or parsley),
  sazon, salt, chili pepper, garlic, and onion in a food processor or blender. Add
  a tablespoon or two of water if the marinade is too thick. Taste, and adjust
  salt and seasoning to taste.
• 4 Pour mixture over chicken thighs. Use tongs to turn the chicken and coat them
  well. Cover dish with plastic wrap, or seal container, and place it in the
  refrigerator for 3-4 hours.
• 5 Prepare grill for 350 degrees F, indirect heat (two-zone cooking). For a hit of
  smoke, add apple, cherry, or pecan wood chips or chunks to the fire.
• 6 Place chicken thighs on the cooler part of the grill, close lid, and cook for 12
  minutes. Turn chicken, and cook for another 12-15 minutes, or until the internal
  temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
  
  Move the thighs over direct heat, and sear them for a few minutes per side,
  until nice and golden brown. Chicken thighs are best when cooked to an internal
  temperature of 170-175 degrees F. Check several pieces to confirm doneness.
• 7 Once cooked, remove chicken from the grill and transfer to a a clean serving
  platter. Garnish with the reserved chopped cilantro or flat-leaf parsley. Serve
  with extra lime wedges.
• 8 Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Rewarm
  in the oven or on stovetop for better flavor and consistency. Leftover chicken
  can be chopped and used in nachos, tacos, soups, stews, and more!
• 9 See notes section below for oven cooking instructions.

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