Grilled Chicken in Chipotle Sauce
A near no-brainer, as long as you have Tomato-Chipotle Salsa on hand. Even if you don't, not a lot of trouble, and one of the best grilled chicken recipes I know. Don't serve this, however, to people who do not like hot food. There is no taming chipotles, though most people find them delicious.
- 8 chicken thighs or an equivalent amount of other parts
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled and cut in half
- Corn, grapeseed, or other neutral oil as needed
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 cup Tomato-Chipotle Salsa or more to taste
- Chopped fresh cilantro leaves for garnish
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions:
- Start a charcoal or wood fire or preheat a gas grill or broiler; the fire should be only moderately hot and the rack about 6 inches from the heat source.
- Rub the chicken with the cut side of the garlic cloves, brush on the oil, and season with salt and pepper. Grill carefully so the chicken doesn't burn, making sure the skin crisps and browns and the interior cooks through; it will take about 20 minutes.
- Brush the chicken heavily with the chipotle sauce on both sides and cook for just another minute or two. Serve, hot or at room temperature, garnished with cilantro and with the lime wedges on the side.