Smoky sweet corn and juicy, crisp-skinned chicken meet a glossy adobo glaze for an irresistible Filipino-inspired summer supper.
Total time: 55 minutes
Estimated cost: $5–$7
Health notes: About 590 calories per serving with roughly 45 grams of protein and fiber-rich sweet corn; low-sodium soy sauce helps moderate sodium.
Drink pairing: An off-dry Riesling refreshes the palate between bites of tangy adobo glaze and smoky chicken.
Details
Ingredients
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Foster Farms Fresh & Natural Chicken Thighs Value Pack1.5 pounds, about 4 bone-in, skin-on thighs $1.29
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Fresh Sweet Corn on the Cob-Each2 ears $0.75
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low-sodium soy sauce1/4 cup
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cane vinegar or apple cider vinegar1/4 cup
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packed brown sugar1 tablespoon
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Garlic4 cloves $0.79
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freshly ground black pepper1 teaspoon
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kosher salt1/2 teaspoon
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neutral cooking oil1 tablespoon
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Fresh Organic Limes - Each1 lime $1.29
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Green Onions2 green onions $1.19
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water2 tablespoons
Instructions
- Pat 1.5 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs dry and season with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Mix 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce, 2 tablespoons cane vinegar, 1 teaspoon brown sugar, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 2 teaspoons neutral cooking oil, and the juice of 1/2 lime. Coat the chicken and marinate at room temperature for 20 minutes.
- After the chicken has marinated for 10 minutes, heat a grill to medium, about 375°F to 400°F, arranging one side for indirect cooking; clean the grates as the grill preheats for 10 minutes.
- While the grill heats, combine 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce, 2 tablespoons cane vinegar, 2 teaspoons brown sugar, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 2 tablespoons water in a small grill-safe saucepan. Boil for about 3 minutes, until reduced to 3 tablespoons of glaze. Brush 2 husked ears sweet corn with 1 teaspoon neutral cooking oil.
- Remove the 1.5 pounds chicken thighs from the marinade, let the excess drip away, blot the skin dry, and discard the marinade. Place the chicken skin-side up over indirect heat, cover, and grill for 12 minutes. Turn the chicken skin-side down over indirect heat and cook for 10 minutes more.
- During the final 10 minutes of indirect chicken cooking, grill 2 ears sweet corn over direct heat for 8 to 10 minutes, turning every 2 minutes until tender and charred; transfer the corn to a platter.
- Move the 1.5 pounds chicken thighs over direct heat skin-side down for 2 to 3 minutes, watching closely, until crisp. Return the chicken to indirect heat, brush it with 2 tablespoons adobo glaze, cover, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until the thickest parts register 175°F to 180°F; rest for 5 minutes.
- Divide the 1.5 pounds grilled chicken thighs and 2 ears grilled sweet corn between two plates. Spoon 1 tablespoon adobo glaze over the chicken, squeeze 1/2 lime over the corn, scatter 2 thinly sliced green onions over everything, and serve.