Lime Pepper Baked Chicken Thighs

40m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add lime pepper to the chicken thighs.
  2. 2Add black pepper to the chicken thighs.
  3. 3Add Unsalted Tony’s to the chicken thighs.
  4. 4Add garlic paste to the chicken thighs.
  5. 5Add smoked paprika to the chicken thighs.
  6. 6Add baking powder to the chicken thighs.
  7. 7Massage the seasoning all into the chicken, making sure to get underneath the skin.
  8. 8Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  9. 9Place a cooling rack on top of the parchment paper.
  10. 10Place the seasoned chicken thighs on the cooling rack.
  11. 11Bake the chicken at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 40-45 minutes.
  12. 12Pour tequila into a pot on the stove.
  13. 13Let the alcohol burn off for about 1 to 2 minutes.
  14. 14Squeeze in the juice from about 3 limes into the pot.
  15. 15Add lime zest to the pot.
  16. 16Add a little liquid smoke to the pot.
  17. 17Add agave nectar to the pot.
  18. 18Add ginger paste to the pot.
  19. 19Add a little more garlic paste to the pot.
  20. 20Whisk all ingredients together to create the glaze.
  21. 21Remove the chicken from the oven.
  22. 22Brush the glaze over the top of the chicken.

Ingredients

  • 8 chicken thighs
  • lime pepper
  • black pepper
  • Unsalted Tony’s
  • garlic paste
  • smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • tequila
  • 3 lime
  • lime zest
  • liquid smoke
  • agave nectar
  • ginger paste

Equipment

metal bowlbaking sheetparchment papercooling rackovenpotwhisksilicone brush

Tips

  • Use baking powder to make the chicken skin crispy.
  • Use a cooling rack on top of parchment paper for even cooking without flipping.