A citrusy achiote marinade brings Yucatecan flavor to economical grilled chicken thighs, paired with zucchini and sweet corn at their early-September best in Washington.
- Total time: 50 min
- Servings: 2 servings
- Estimated total cost: $7
- Calories per serving: 570 cal
- Grill
Drink pairing: A bright Sauvignon Blanc complements the citrus marinade and smoky grilled vegetables.
Details
Ingredients
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Foster Farms Fresh & Natural Chicken Thighs Family Pack1½ pounds bone-in chicken thighs $2.79
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Zucchini1 pound $1.79
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Fresh Sweet Corn on the Cob-Each2 ears $0.33
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Diamond Crystal kosher salt1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons
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Orange juice¼ cup
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Fresh lime juice2 tablespoons
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Garlic2 cloves
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Ground annatto (achiote)2 teaspoons
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Dried oregano1 teaspoon
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Ground cumin½ teaspoon
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Black pepper½ teaspoon
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Olive oil3 tablespoons
Instructions
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Heat a grill to medium-high, about 425°F, and clean the grates. While it heats, trim 1 pound zucchini and slice it lengthwise into ½-inch planks; shuck 2 ears sweet corn.
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Pat 1½ pounds bone-in chicken thighs dry and season all over with 1 tablespoon plus ½ teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt. Whisk together the Yucatecan marinade:
- ¼ cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 cloves garlic, finely grated
- 2 teaspoons ground annatto (achiote)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Coat the chicken thoroughly and marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes.
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Brush the zucchini and corn with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Season the zucchini with 1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt and the corn with ½ teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt.
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Grill the marinated chicken skin-side down over direct heat with the lid closed until well marked, 6 to 8 minutes. Turn the chicken and move it to a cooler section of the grill. Add the corn and cook everything with the lid closed for 8 minutes, turning the corn occasionally.
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Add the zucchini and grill for 3 to 4 minutes per side. Continue cooking the chicken as needed until it reaches 175°F at the thickest point, about 18 to 22 minutes total.
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Rest the chicken for 5 minutes. Divide the grilled zucchini and corn between two plates, add the chicken, and spoon any juices released during resting over the top.
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