A meal in minutes is what’s required when you have family visiting for a big occasion. 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 the fam was here for Chloe’s high school graduation. Served with grilled russet potato wedges and a simple organic greens salad topped with sweet and juicy Satsuma mandarin oranges and a light balsamic dressing and you’re set!
Sweet and Spicy Grilled Chicken
1 whole organic chicken, cut into 8 pieces*
4 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce or sirarcha
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon smoky paprika
juice and zest of one Satsuma mandarin orange
Serves 6
Instructions:
Heat grill or barbecue to medium-high heat.
1. While the grill or barbecue is heating up, place chicken in a glass baking dish or divide between two gallon size baggies.
2. 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.
3. Sprinkle chicken with salt (omit for restricted sodium diets), 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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Oh, this looks so delicious. I love that you used satsumas, those are my favorite citrus fruit! So juicy and easy to peel.
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
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Of course, you can adjust or even leave out the heat!
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!
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Thanks, Monet – and I prefer simple preparations that accentuate the fresh ingredients any time of year
What a magical dish…Love the photos Priscilla:) Hope you had a great 4th…
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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!!
i love the flavours on this dish……. thank you!!!!