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easy weeknight grilled adobo chicken thighs

Easy Grilled Adobo Chicken Thighs

Sip + Sanity | Linda Feller
Easy Weeknight Grilled Adobo Chicken Thighs are a no-fail solution to get everyone around the dinner table. They’re juicy, tender, full of flavor and go with any of your favorite side dishes! (Inspired by Wildtree's Adobo Chicken recipe)
Prep time.5 minutes
Cook time.12 minutes
Custom time.2 hours
Total time.2 hours 17 minutes
Course.Main Course
Cuisine.Latin American
Number of servings.6
Calories per serving.234 kcal

Ingredients

  • teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¾ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil, or avocado oil
  • 2 pounds chicken thighs, boneless, skinless

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients in a shallow bowl or ziptop bag. Marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight.

Grilling Instructions (preferred method)

  • Preheat an outdoor grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Brush the grates or pan with oil. Grill the chicken for 10 to 12 minutes, flipping over half way through the cooking time.

Roasting Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Cover a sheet pan with parchment or foil lightly coated with cooking spray. Roast the chicken for 15 to 25 minutes.

Sauteeing Instructions

  • Heat a small amount of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute the chicken for 10 to 14 minutes, flipping over half way through the cooking time.

Video

Notes

  • Cooking ranges are given and vary based on the size of the chicken thighs.
  • The chicken is done when the thickest part of the meat registers 165°F. 
  • Always rest the chicken for about 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 234kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 144mg | Sodium: 524mg | Potassium: 392mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 57IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg
Keywords.chicken, freezer-friendly, grill
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