Grilled chicken made with sweet Hungarian smoked paprika mixed with hot New Mexico chili pepper, ground unsweetened chocolate (inspired by molés), and a good California red wine blend. Healthy chicken is based on happy chickens. Look for free range, organic chickens who were raised without added hormones.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken legs
For Marinade
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- ½ cup good quality red wine something you’d actually drink
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon ground hot New Mexico chili pepper
- 1 tablespoon sweet smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened ground chocolate
- 1 teaspoon oregano preferably Mexican
- 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
- 1 tablespoon minced cilantro
- 1 tablespoon course ground salt
- 1 tablespoon onion flakes
- 2 cloves garlic minced
For Serving
- Chopped cilantro hot peppers, salsa.
Instructions
- Secure all of the marinade ingredients in a large re-sealable plastic bag along with the chicken. Massage the marinade into the chicken legs until well combined and coated. Marinate for at least 4-6 hours or overnight
- Heat grill or grill pan to medium. Grill for 15-to 20 minutes per side, covered, until the juices run clean.
- Serve with fresh cilantro, sliced hot peppers and your favorite salsa.
Notes
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