Smoky achiote-marinated chicken meets peak-season Washington sweet corn and grilled Walla Walla onion in a colorful summer dinner for two.
Total time: 45 minutes
Estimated cost: $10–$13, excluding pantry staples
Health notes: About 650 calories per serving with roughly 45 grams of protein, plus fiber from the corn and onion.
Drink pairing: A chilled Sauvignon Blanc balances the citrusy achiote marinade and smoky grilled vegetables.
Details
Ingredients
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Foster Farms Fresh & Natural Chicken Thighs Value Pack1½ pounds $1.49
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Fresh Sweet Corn on the Cob-Each2 ears $0.99
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Private Selection® Walla Walla Sweet Onions4 ounces $3.99
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Fresh Jalapeno Peppers1 small pepper $1.99
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Organic Cilantro¼ cup chopped $1.69
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Fresh Organic Limes1 lime $1.29
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Orange juice¼ cup
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Achiote paste1½ tablespoons
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Garlic2 cloves $0.79
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Dried oregano1 teaspoon
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Ground cumin½ teaspoon
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Honey1 teaspoon
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Olive oil2 tablespoons
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Kosher salt¾ teaspoon
Instructions
- Preheat a grill to medium-high, about 400°F. Shuck 2 ears corn; slice 4 ounces Walla Walla sweet onion into thick rings; mince 1 small jalapeño; chop ¼ cup cilantro; halve 1 lime; and mince 2 garlic cloves.
- Whisk ¼ cup orange juice, juice from ½ lime, 1½ tablespoons achiote paste, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, ½ teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon honey, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and ½ teaspoon kosher salt. Coat 1½ pounds chicken thighs with the marinade and rest for 10 minutes.
- Rub 2 ears corn with 2 teaspoons olive oil and ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt. Rub 4 ounces onion rings with 1 teaspoon olive oil and ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt.
- Grill 1½ pounds marinated chicken thighs, covered, for 8 minutes on the first side and 10–12 minutes on the second side, until the thickest pieces reach at least 165°F. During the same interval, grill 2 ears corn for 8–10 minutes and 4 ounces onion rings for 6–8 minutes, turning both until lightly charred.
- Rest 1½ pounds grilled chicken thighs for 5 minutes. Chop 4 ounces grilled onion and combine it with 1 minced jalapeño, ¼ cup chopped cilantro, and juice from ½ lime to make a quick relish.
- Plate 1½ pounds grilled achiote chicken with 2 ears charred corn, then spoon the grilled Walla Walla onion relish over the chicken and serve.