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Grilled Chicken with Adobo Paste

If you like cooking on the barbecue I guarantee you this Grilled Chicken with Adobo Paste is the best damn rub you’ll make all summer!
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Course: Main Course
Keyword: Grilled Chicken with Adobo Paste
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Resting Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Author: Cinde Little

Ingredients

  • 12 bone-in chicken thighs

ADOBO PASTE

  • 2½ tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic (3-4 cloves)
  • 1 lime, zest only (finely chopped)
  • 2 tablespoon paprika
  • 1½ tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat the barbecue.
  • In a small bowl stir together olive oil, garlic, lime zest, paprika, oregano, salt, red pepper flakes and pepper. Can be prepared in advance.
  • Rub adobo paste evenly over chicken thighs. Let stand at room temperature until the barbecue is ready.
  • Place chicken on grill skin side up and sear for 3-5 minutes. Move to the rack above the heated grill, close the lid and continue cooking for 45 minutes. Don't turn the chicken over, skin side up for the entire cooking time. Chicken is cooked when a thermometer inserted in the meat measures an internal temperature of 185°F.
  • Let chicken stand for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Notes

This adobo paste is also excellent on any cut of chicken or pork.
If you love a smoky flavour substitute smoked paprika for regular in this paste.