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1. Mince the garlic. In a bowl, whisk the garlic with orange juice, lime juice, olive oil, cumin, Mexican oregano, paprika, turmeric and 1.5 teaspoons of the kosher salt.
0.5 cup Orange juice,
0.2 cup Lime juice,
6 clove Garlic,
3 tbsp Olive oil,
1 tsp Ground cumin,
1 tsp Mexican oregano,
1 tsp Paprika,
0.5 tsp Ground turmeric,
1.5 tsp Kosher salt
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2. Add the chicken thighs, turn to coat, cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, up to 8 hours. Do not marinate longer, as the citrus will turn the meat mushy.
8 piece Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
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3. Dice the tomatoes and finely dice half of the white onion. Mince the jalapeño and chop the cilantro. Toss together with the juice of 1 lime and the remaining 0.5 teaspoon salt. Rest 15 minutes so flavors meld.
0.5 tsp Kosher salt,
4 piece Tomato,
0.5 piece White onion,
1 piece Jalapeño,
0.5 cup Fresh cilantro,
1 piece Lime
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4. Dice the remaining onion. Heat the vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat, add the rice and half the diced onion, and toast for 3 minutes until golden. Add the chicken broth, bring to a boil, cover, reduce to low and cook 15 minutes. Rest off heat, covered, for 5 minutes, then fluff.
1 cup Long-grain white rice,
1.5 cup Chicken broth,
0.5 piece White onion,
1 tbsp Vegetable oil
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5. Warm the black beans with their liquid in a small pot over medium-low heat for 5 minutes, mashing a few beans to thicken. Season with a squeeze of the remaining lime.
1 can Black beans, canned,
1 piece Lime
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6. Set up a two-zone grill: heat one side to high direct heat (about 230C / 450F) and leave the other side without heat. Remove chicken from the marinade and pat the skin fairly dry, discarding the marinade.
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7. Sear the chicken skin-side down over direct heat for 4 to 5 minutes until charred and golden, then flip and sear 3 minutes. Move to the cool zone, close the lid, and cook 15 to 20 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 74C (165F). Move away from flames if flare-ups occur.
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8. Rest the chicken 5 to 10 minutes. Serve with the rice, beans and fresh salsa.
