A meal in minutes is what’s required when you have family visiting for a big occasion. Sweet and spicy grilled chicken is super delicious and requires minimal prep time, giving the cook plenty of time to enjoy a glass of wine in 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 drizzled with a simple vinaigrette of the same sweet, juicy in-season Satsuma mandarin oranges and balsamic vinegar and you’re all set!
- 1 whole organic chicken cut into 8 pieces*
- 4 tablespoons sunflower canola or vegetable oil
- 1-2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce or sirarcha*
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon smoky paprika
- juice and zest of one Satsuma mandarin orange about 1/4 cup
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Heat grill or barbecue to medium-high heat.
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While the grill or barbecue is heating up, place chicken in a glass baking dish or divide between two gallon size baggies.
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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.
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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.
*Depending on your preference for heat.
*I often cut large breast pieces in half so they're about the same size as the thigh pieces.
Enjoy 🙂
The Young Baker and her BFF on Grad Day ♥
roxan
July 7 at 8:32 amOh, this looks so delicious. I love that you used satsumas, those are my favorite citrus fruit! So juicy and easy to peel.
FOODESSA
July 7 at 9:34 amChicken 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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Priscilla
July 7 at 12:52 pmOf course, you can adjust or even leave out the heat!
Monet
July 7 at 12:36 pmI 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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Priscilla
July 7 at 12:55 pmThanks, Monet – and I prefer simple preparations that accentuate the fresh ingredients any time of year 🙂
Magic of Spice
July 8 at 6:54 pmWhat a magical dish…Love the photos Priscilla:) Hope you had a great 4th…
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Angela L
July 8 at 10:59 pmSo 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!!
Sarah
June 14 at 3:11 ami love the flavours on this dish……. thank you!!!!
MCYoumans
March 8 at 1:49 pmTrying it tonight for the first time. Fingers crossed because it sounds great!
Priscilla
March 8 at 7:40 pmIt’s super easy and very tasty! Let me know how it turned out for you 🙂