Oaxacan Hatch Chile Roast Chicken
Juicy spice-rubbed chicken thighs roast alongside peak-summer Washington corn and Hatch chiles for a practical, Oaxacan-inspired sheet-pan dinner.
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Ingredients
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Foster Farms Fresh & Natural Chicken Thighs Value Pack1½ pounds $1.29
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Private Selection™ Medium Hatch Chile Peppers8 ounces $1.79
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Fresh Sweet Corn on the Cob2 ears $0.75
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Fresh Organic Lime1 medium lime (1 teaspoon zest and 2 tablespoons juice) $1.29
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Garlic2 cloves, finely grated
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Extra-virgin olive oil2 tablespoons
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Dried Mexican oregano1 teaspoon
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Ground cumin1 teaspoon
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Ancho chile powder½ teaspoon
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Kosher salt1¼ teaspoons
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Black pepper½ teaspoon
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Corn tortillas6 small
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Fresh cilantro¼ cup, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F and line a rimmed sheet pan with foil or parchment.
- Pat 1½ pounds chicken thighs dry. Mix 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 finely grated garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, ½ teaspoon ancho chile powder, 1 teaspoon lime zest, 1 tablespoon lime juice, ¾ teaspoon kosher salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper; rub the mixture over the chicken thighs.
- Halve and seed 8 ounces Hatch chiles, then shuck 2 ears corn and cut each ear into 3 pieces. Toss the Hatch chiles and corn with 1 tablespoon olive oil and ¼ teaspoon kosher salt on the prepared pan; nestle the seasoned chicken thighs among them, skin-side up if applicable.
- Roast the sheet-pan contents for 28–32 minutes, until the chicken registers at least 165°F in the thickest part. Broil the sheet-pan contents for 2–3 minutes for deeper browning, then rest everything for 5 minutes.
- While the sheet pan rests, warm 6 corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds per side, then wrap them in a clean towel.
- Divide the sheet-pan contents between 2 plates. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon lime juice, sprinkle with ¼ cup chopped cilantro and ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, and serve each portion with 3 warm corn tortillas.
Total time: 50 minutes
Estimated cost: $6–$8 for 2 servings
Health notes: About 660 calories per serving, with roughly 45 grams of protein plus fiber-rich corn and chiles.
Drink pairing: A lightly off-dry Riesling cools the Hatch chile heat and complements the sweet roasted corn.