Chili Lime Chipotle Chicken

1h 15m
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Trim excess fat from 2.5 lbs boneless chicken thighs and place in a large bowl.
  2. 2Season chicken with salt, pepper, 1 tbsp paprika, 1 tbsp Aleppo pepper, 1 tbsp garlic powder, 0.5 tbsp chipotle powder, 0.5 tsp coriander, and 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper.
  3. 3Add 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, 1 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp yogurt, and the juice of 1 large lime to the bowl.
  4. 4Mix well, then thinly slice 0.5 large red onion and mix it into the chicken.
  5. 5Let marinate for 2-4 hours (optional), then remove chicken from the fridge and let it come to room temperature for about 30 mins.
  6. 6Preheat oven to 425F (220C). Pack marinated chicken tightly into a loaf pan.
  7. 7Bake for 50-55 minutes at 425F (220C).
  8. 8Remove from oven, pour out excess juices (optional, use as broth or soup base).
  9. 9Flip pan onto cutting board and cut chicken into desired shape (strips, cubes etc).
  10. 10Serve as desired.

Ingredients

  • 2.5 lbs boneless chicken thighs
  • 0 salt
  • 0 pepper
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp Aleppo pepper or chili flakes
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tbsp chipotle powder
  • 0.5 tsp coriander
  • 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp yogurt
  • 1 lime
  • 0.5 red onion

Equipment

large bowlloaf panknifeoven