Recipe: Chicken Thighs in Honey-Sesame Marinade (grilled or broiled)

CHICKEN THIGHS IN HONEY-SESAME MARINADE

12 boneless chicken thighs
FOR THE MARINADE:
1 cup honey
1/4 cup sesame seeds
1 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp turmeric (optional)
1/2 tsp ground cayenne pepper
3 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt and ground black pepper

Place the chicken in a bowl.

Combine the honey, sesame seeds, ginger, cinnamon, cumin, paprika, turmeric, cayenne, lime juice, and olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Pour the mixture over the chicken thighs and marinate, covered, overnight in the refrigerator.

WHEN READY TO COOK:
Remove the chicken from the marinade; discard the marinade.

Grill about 6 to 8 minutes on each side, being careful not to let the flames flare up. If broiling, place on a greased baking sheet and cook 5 inches from the heat.

Makes 6 servings