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Sweet and Spicy Grilled Chicken

Sweet & Spicy Grilled Chicken

Super delicious with minimal prep time, giving the cook plenty of time to enjoy a glass  of wine and  the company of friends and family! Perfect for any summertime grilling occasion.

I prepared this quick and very easy marinade for grilled chicken when my family was here for Chloe’s graduation Served with grilled russet potato wedges and a simple organic greens salad topped with succulent Satsuma mandarin oranges and a light balsamic dressing and you’re set!

Sweet and Spicy Grilled Chicken

4 tablespoons canola oil

1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce

1 tablespoon honey

1 teaspoon smoky paprika

juice and zest of one Satsuma mandarin orange

1 whole chicken, organic, cut into 8 pieces*

Serves 6

Heat grill or barbecue to medium-high heat.

While the grill or barbecue is heating up, place chicken in a glass baking dish or divide between two gallon size baggies. Whisk all ingredients for the marinade in a glass bowl – reserve 2 tablespoons for basting during grilling. Pour over chicken, turning to coat. Let stand 10-20 minutes, turning occasionally.

Sprinkle chicken with salt, remove from marinade and grill, turning once, about 15 minutes total. The legs and thighs may take a few minutes more than the breast pieces.

*Cut large breast pieces in half so they’re about the same size as the thigh pieces.

Enjoy :-)

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8 Responses to “Sweet and Spicy Grilled Chicken”

  1. roxan
    July 7, 2010 at 8:32 am #

    Oh, this looks so delicious. I love that you used satsumas, those are my favorite citrus fruit! So juicy and easy to peel.

  2. FOODESSA
    July 7, 2010 at 9:34 am #

    Chicken prepared this way is one of my favourites.
    Take away just a little of the hot spice…and I’ll be a fan for sure.

    Thanks for sharing and flavourful wishes,
    Claudia
    .-= FOODESSA´s last blog ..LEMON mousse frozen PIE no bake =-.

    • Priscilla
      July 7, 2010 at 12:52 pm #

      Of course, you can adjust or even leave out the heat!

  3. Monet
    July 7, 2010 at 12:36 pm #

    I just love your photographs here! What a beautiful dish on that yellow plate. I think simple but flavorful dinners are the best…especially during these summer months!
    .-= Monet´s last blog ..Sour Cream Lemon Cakes =-.

    • Priscilla
      July 7, 2010 at 12:55 pm #

      Thanks, Monet – and I prefer simple preparations that accentuate the fresh ingredients any time of year :-)

  4. Magic of Spice
    July 8, 2010 at 6:54 pm #

    What a magical dish…Love the photos Priscilla:) Hope you had a great 4th…
    .-= Magic of Spice´s last blog ..Independence Day Fare – Arugula and Radicio Salad with Seared Scallops =-.

  5. Angela L
    July 8, 2010 at 10:59 pm #

    So chicken with a sweet spicy bbq sauce has always been a favorite of mine. I think I may tweak this a bit and try it out this weekend~ Thanks for sharing!!

  6. Sarah
    June 14, 2011 at 3:11 am #

    i love the flavours on this dish……. thank you!!!!

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