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Instructions
Clean chicken thighs, and pat dry. Place chicken in a gallon-sized ziplock bag or a 9x13 baking dish and set aside.
In a blender or food processor, combine all the ingredients - minus the chicken and halved lime - blend until smooth. Reserving 1/3 cup marinade, pour marinade on top of the chicken and ensure the chicken is well coated.
Place the marinated chicken into the refrigerator for 2 to 4 hours, turning midway through. Store marinade in an airtight container until ready for basting. (If marinating in a baking dish, cover the dish with aluminum foil. Flip the chicken several times during the marinating process.)
Take chicken out of the refrigerator for about 20 minutes before grilling. Remove the chicken from the marinade and place it on a cookie sheet.
Prepare the grill. Allow the grill to come to 375-400°F. Place chicken skin side down. Do not place the chicken over direct heat. Grill for 5-7 minutes. Carefully flip the chicken and allow it to cook for 20-25 minutes or until a thermometer reads 165°F. Baste with reserved marinade several times throughout the grilling process. Be sure to place the thermometer in the thickest part of the chicken (but not against the bone) to ensure an accurate reading.
Remove chicken from the grill and cover with aluminum foil until ready to serve. It can be placed under the broiler for an additional 2-3 minutes if crispier skin is preferred.
Squeeze the juice of a lime over the chicken before serving.
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Notes
Storage: Refrigerate any cooled leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days. To reheat it, pop it into the microwave for up to a minute or until warm. You can also place it in a pan over medium heat and cook it for 4-5 minutes on each side.
Achiote Paste: If you don't want to make your own Homemade Achiote Paste, you can also find it in most grocery stores in the Latin food aisle or on amazon: Achiote Paste.
Dried Guajillo Chile: These Dried Guajillo Chiles are the best for this recipe, but you can also use an Ancho Chile. You should be able to find these in the Spanish section of your grocery store.