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Sweet and Spicy Grilled Chicken

July 7 by Priscilla 11 Comments

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Sweet and Spicy Grilled Chicken | ShesCookin.com

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!

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Sweet and Spicy Grilled Chicken
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
 
Course: Main
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Priscilla
Ingredients
  • 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
Instructions
  1. Heat grill or barbecue to medium-high heat.
  2. While the grill or barbecue is heating up, place chicken in a glass baking dish or divide between two gallon size baggies.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
Recipe Notes

*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 🙂

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  1. roxan

    July 7 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.

    Reply
  2. FOODESSA

    July 7 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 =-.

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    • Priscilla

      July 7 at 12:52 pm

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

      Reply
  3. Monet

    July 7 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 =-.

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    • Priscilla

      July 7 at 12:55 pm

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

      Reply
  4. Magic of Spice

    July 8 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 =-.

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  5. Angela L

    July 8 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!!

    Reply
  6. Sarah

    June 14 at 3:11 am

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

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  7. MCYoumans

    March 8 at 1:49 pm

    Trying it tonight for the first time. Fingers crossed because it sounds great!

    Reply
    • Priscilla

      March 8 at 7:40 pm

      It’s super easy and very tasty! Let me know how it turned out for you 🙂

      Reply

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