Blackened Chicken with a Cilantro-Lime “Butter” Sauce
The rub on this chicken has cocoa powder and cinnamon in it alongside the chili powder, which is what makes it taste the way it does — deep and slightly bitter rather than simply hot. Coconut sugar and balsamic in the marinade are what let it blacken properly on the grill. The sauce is not really butter: melted non-dairy spread with minced cilantro, finely chopped red onion and lime juice, poured over the thighs right before serving so it stays loose.
PREP TIME
15 minutes
COOK TIME
40 minutes
INGREDIENTS
14
Serves: 6
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp1 Tbsp1 Tbsp Chili Powder, marinade
- 1 Tbsp1 Tbsp1 Tbsp Coconut Sugar, organic brown coconut sugar; marinade
- 2 tsp2 tsp2 tsp Cinnamon, Ground, marinade
- 1 tsp1 tsp1 tsp Cocoa Powder, baking cocoa; marinade
- 1/2 tsp1/2 tsp1/2 tsp Salt, marinade
- 1/2 tsp1/2 tsp1/2 tsp Black Pepper, marinade
- 3 Tbsp3 Tbsp3 Tbsp Avocado Oil, marinade
- 1 Tbsp1 Tbsp1 Tbsp Balsamic Vinegar, marinade
- 2 lb2 lb2 lb Chicken Thighs
- 1/3 cup1/3 cup1/3 cup Non-Dairy Buttery Spread, melted; "butter" sauce
- 1/4 cup1/4 cup1/4 cup Cilantro, fresh, minced; "butter" sauce
- 2 Tbsp2 Tbsp2 Tbsp Red Onion, finely chopped; "butter" sauce
- 1 Tbsp1 Tbsp1 Tbsp Lime Juice, "butter" sauce
- 1/8 tsp1/8 tsp1/8 tsp Black Pepper, "butter" sauce
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Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results
- In a small bowl, whisk together the 8 ingredients for the marinade. Pour into a resealable bag with chicken to coat.
- Preheat barbecue on medium heat for 5 minutes. Coat the grill with a nonstick spray. Line the grill with the chicken thighs and cook for 15 minutes, then flip the chicken. Wait another 20-25 minutes until slightly charred and remove from heat.
- In a small bowl, combine the "butter" ingredients and drizzle over the chicken before serving.
Notes
Recipe inspired by “Spiced Grilled Chicken with Cilantro Lime Butter” from Taste of Home.
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Entrées Poultry Sugar Alcohol Free| This is our estimate based on online research. | |
| Calories: | 88 |
| Fat: | 7 g |
| Carbohydrates: | 4 g |
| Protein: | 0 g |
| Cholesterol: | 0 g |
| Sodium: | 222 mg |
| Fiber: | 1 g |
| Sugars: | 1 g |
| Sugar Alcohol: | 0 g |
| Calculated per serving. | |
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