Chicken thighs - Spiced Grilled Maple Lime

By LyndaLee

from Canadian Living mag

Ingredients

• 1 cup buttermilk
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• pinch cayenne pepper
• 8 pieces bone-in chicken
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon lime zest
• 1 tablespoon lime juice

Details

Servings 6
Preparation time 30mins
Cooking time 280mins
Adapted from canadianliving.com

Preparation

Step 1

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Marinating the chicken in a spiced buttermilk keeps it moist and tender. We love this marinade for juicy chicken thighs and thick pork chops.

Prep time
30 minutes
Total time
4 hours & 45 minutes


In large bowl, whisk together buttermilk, 2 tbsp of the cilantro, the garam masala, garlic powder, half of the salt, the pepper and cayenne pepper. Add chicken, turning to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours. (Make-ahead: Refrigerate for up to 24 hours.)

Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Sprinkle with remaining salt. Place on greased grill over medium-high heat; close lid and grill, turning occasionally, until instant-read thermometer inserted in thickest part reads
165°F, about 35 minutes.

Meanwhile, in small bowl, stir together maple syrup, lime zest and lime juice. Brush chicken all over with maple syrup mixture; grill until glossy and coated, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cilantro.

Makes 6 to 8 servings.