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STEPS
- In a pan over medium-high heat, fry onions and garlic for about 10 minutes. Add chipotle peppers in adobo sauce and maple syrup and continue to cook for another 2 minutes, until mixture begins to darken. Remove from heat and pour into a food processor.
- Add water and salt and blend until smooth. Allow to cool.
- Combine marinade and chicken thighs. Cover and allow to marinate for 1 to 5 hours in the fridge.
- Remove chicken from marinade, sprinkle with salt, and bring to room temperature while you prepare the grill.
- Preheat barbecue on medium-high heat to about 400°F.
- Grill chicken thighs for 10-12 minutes, flipping at half-time. Remove from grill and allow to rest for a few minutes before cutting into pieces and setting aside.
- Grill the tortillas before topping with chicken and a spoonful of salsa to serve.