Southwest Spiced Grilled Chicken
Easiest grilled chicken you've ever made. Southwest flavors, with a bit of brown sugar for caramelization makes this chicken moist, delicious and versatile.
Ingredients
Marinade
- 3-4 Lbs Chicken - Boneless Skinless - each breast cut into 3-4 pieces
- ¼ C Brown Sugar - Packed
- 2 Tsp Salt
- 1½ Tsp Chili Powder
- 1 Tsp Cumin
- ¼ Tsp Cayenne Pepper
- ½ Tsp Onion Powder
- 1 Tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 Tsp Thyme - Dried
- 1-2 Tbl Olive Oil - Extra Virgin
Other
- 1 Lime - for squeezing after grilling
- Chopped Cilantro - for garnish
Instructions
- Clean & cut up the boneless / skinless chicken breasts. You can use, of course, bone in chicken but you may need to increase the cooking time.
- Mix up the spices and the sugar in your zip lock bag or your container. (If you have 3++ lbs chicken use heaping teaspoons.)
- Add the Chicken to the spices. (or the spices to the chicken. Ha)
- Drizzle some EVOO over the chicken. (1-2 Tbl - just to provide a bit of moisture to the chicken.)
- Smoosh up in your zip lock or toss and turn your marinade container.
- Let the chicken sit for about 24 hours, turning or mooshing the chicken in the spices occasionally. (i.e. As you pass the fridge think about turning the chicken.)
- Grill (or Bake) for about 8 minutes direct and then another 5-8 minutes indirect on about medium high. Use a thermometer to check done-ness. Careful not to overcook else you might get dry chicken. (Target ~150℉)
- Garnish with Cilantro and serve with lime wedges
Notes
Nutrition calculated on 4 lbs - and 12 servings. Consider how many other items you are having with your diner or how many left overs you want. 4 lbs is a lot for 12 people
Nutrition
Calories: 254kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 19gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 77mgSodium: 466mgPotassium: 220mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 248IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 1mg
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