Sizzling Agave-Garlic Grilled Chicken Thighs

Welcome to Country Cookout with Aarón Sánchez! The chef and author is showing how brand-new Country Crock® Drizzle & Sizzle can bring buttery flavor to summer favorites like this sweet and spicy griddled chicken. The squeezable spread gives the entree a kick of country flavor in a couple different ways. It adds depth and richness to the agave-garlic marinade and gets the griddle sizzling. Ready to explore more ways to use Country Crock® Drizzle & Sizzle? Complete your Country Cookout by making Aarón’s Country Charred Corn & Zucchini Salad and Country Smashed Potatoes.

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Prep time30 min
Ready in2 hr
Portions6

Ingredients

1/3 cup Country Crock Drizzle & Sizzle, divided
1/4 cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons agave nectar
2 tablespoons chopped chipotles in adobo
3 peeled garlic cloves finely chopped
1 lime zested and juiced
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
Salt and Pepper to taste

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Instructions

In a small saucepan, combine Country Crock® Drizzle & Sizzle with the soy sauce, agave, chipotles in adobo, garlic, lime zest and juice. Heat over medium-low, whisking until smooth, 2-3 minutes. Let cool slightly, 5-10 minutes.
Place the chicken in a resealable plastic bag and add half the marinade, reserve the remaining marinade. Seal the bag, squeezing out any excess air, and massage the chicken to coat. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to two hours.
On a medium-hot griddle or skillet, squeeze enough Country Crock® Drizzle & Sizzle to coat the cooking surface. Remove the chicken from the marinade and place on the griddle (or skillet) smooth-side down and cook until chicken no longer sticks and is lightly charred, 5 to 7 minutes, brushing chicken with half of the reserved marinade. Flip chicken and cook for an additional 5 to 7 minutes, brushing with remaining marinade, until a thermometer registers 165°F in the thickest part of each thigh. Remove chicken and let rest 5-10 minutes before serving.

“I love this marinade because it has the smokiness from the chipotle, sharp acidic bite from the lime juice and the delicious buttery taste from the Country Crock® Drizzle & Sizzle.” - Aarón Sánchez

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