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The Sneaky Way to Make Chicken Look Amazing
Ground ancho chili pepper and cumin may be ideal for jazzing up chicken thighs, but they also give the meat a roasted-all-day appearance (and no one has to know this speedy recipe took you just 15 minutes to make). A salsa made with cucumber, red pepper and avocado layered on top is a lovely addition; the creamy avocado is especially tasty next to the spicy meat.

Get the recipe: Spicy Chicken Thighs with Cucumber-Avocado Salsa