Chili Lime Chicken Thighs Recipes

Steps:

• Combine ancho chile powder, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and chipotle powder in a medium glass or ceramic bowl. Whisk in canola oil and lime juice until well combined; thin with additional canola oil if mixture seems too thick.
• Arrange chicken in a glass or ceramic baking dish and pour the marinade over the chicken, covering it completely. Marinate in the refrigerator for 3 hours.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• Arrange the chicken on the baking sheet; do not crowd. Discard any excess marinade.
• Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the centers, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove from the oven and let stand for 5 to 6 minutes.

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with water and place a sous vide immersion cooker into the water. Set temperature to 160 degrees F (71 degrees C) according to manufacturer's directions.
• Cut one lime into 8 slices. Cut second lime into 4 wedges. Combine garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, salt, chipotle powder, paprika, and cayenne together in a small bowl.
• Place chicken thighs, skin-side down, on a cutting board. Carefully remove any excess fat and flaps of skin. Sprinkle seasoning over both sides of chicken, rubbing some under the skin. Place chicken thighs into a large vacuum bag and place a slice of lime on the top and bottom of each thigh. Seal bag using a vacuum sealer.
• Place bag into the water and set timer for 2 hours. When timer is up, remove chicken from bag and pat dry completely with paper towels. Discard lime slices and bag juices. Lightly flatten each thigh with your palm and a paper towel, using gentle pressure to create a flat searing surface.
• Heat oil in a skillet over high heat. Lightly season chicken with salt and pepper. Place chicken in the hot skillet, skin-side down, and sear until nicely browned, about 1 minute. Move chicken around the skillet using tongs, holding the chicken up against the side of the skillet to get an even brown color on all edges. Flip thighs over and brown for 30 seconds more. Remove from heat and let sit for 2 to 3 minutes before serving. Squeeze lime wedges over top.

Steps:

• Place garlic on a cutting board; sprinkle with salt. Using the flat side of a knife, mash garlic. Continue to mash until it reaches a paste consistency; transfer to a small bowl., Stir in the lime juice, pepper, adobo sauce and chili powder. Gently loosen skin from chicken thighs; rub garlic mixture under skin. Cover and refrigerate overnight., On a lightly oiled grill rack, grill chicken, covered, over medium-low heat for 20-25 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°-175°, turning once. Remove and discard skin before serving.