Achiote Chicken

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This achiote chicken is marinated in a combination of spices, herbs, vinegar, orange and lime juice, then grilled to perfection.

Prep: 15

Cook: 15

Marinating time: 3

Total: 3 30

Recipe makes approximately 4 servings

1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (approximately 6 medium chicken thighs)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt (more or less to taste)
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (more or less to taste)
1 ½ tablespoon achiote paste
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
¼ cup orange juice
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (approximately 1 large lime)
4 cloves garlic (minced)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon cumin

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In small bowl, combine together all ingredients except chicken thighs, and whisk together until fully combined.
Add chicken thighs to large zip-top bag, then pour marinade over chicken. Close bag, removing as much air as possible. Gently massage chicken thighs thru bag for 1 minute to ensure all are covered with marinade, then place bag in fridge and let marinate for at least 3 hours and up to 24 hours.
Once chicken is ready to be cooked, preheat grill to medium-high heat, approximately 375° to 450° Fahrenheit. When grill is hot, remove chicken from marinade and place directly on grill grates with tongs.
Grill chicken thighs with lid open for 7 to 8 minutes, then flip with tongs, and cook for another 7 to 8 minutes or until chicken is golden brown and internal temperature reached 160° Fahrenheit according to internal meat thermometer.
Remove chicken thighs from grill and transfer to large plate. Let chicken rest 5 to 10 minutes, then slice or chop chicken and serve warm as desired.

Cooking time will vary depending on the size and thickness of the chicken thighs. Use an internal meat thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches a food-safe temperature of 165° Fahrenheit before serving.