Grilled Orange Cumin Chicken Thighs (with video link)

These are sooo super yummy--10+/10! I think we could (and will) eat these quite regularly during grilling season! Served them with (boxed) couscous with pine nuts, perfect accompaniment! 

 

Link to my YouTube "making of the recipe" video: https://youtu.be/fqbjIFxCtzI

Ingredients:

3 large cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. kosher salt
1/3 cup fresh orange juice
1/3 cup sherry vinegar
1/4 cup honey
3 Tbs. olive oil
1 Tbs. ground cumin
1 tsp. smoked paprika

1/2 tsp. ground coriander

pinch of cayenne pepper

8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs 

Directions:  

1. Sprinkle the minced garlic with the kosher salt, then, using the handle or flat side of a chef's knife, crush/smash the garlic and salt together to form a sort of paste.

2. Transfer the paste mixture to a medium bowl. Add the orange juice, sherry vinegar, honey, olive oil, cumin, smoked paprika, coriander, and cayenne pepper. Whisk to combine.

3. Place the chicken in a non-reactive bowl (stainless steel, glass, or plastic) and pour the mixture over the chicken, turning to coat and cover as much as possible.

4. Let chicken thighs marinate 1 hour at room temperature OR up to 24 hours in fridge (I did the latter).

5. When ready, heat/prepare your grill. Remove chicken from the marinade, shaking off excess, and place on grill. Cook 5 minutes per side (or until cooked through; may need longer for larger thighs). Serve and enjoy!