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Sweet & Spicy Chicken

Time: 40 minutes

Yield: 6 servings

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Summertime barbeques just got a new touch of heat! Sweet & Spicy Chicken brushes down the charred savory chicken with a luscious and spicy glaze that will get you fired up! The sriracha in the glaze means that Sweet & Spicy Chicken has just the right amount of spice and flavor without overwhelming the taste of the chicken! Serve over rice, with a side salad, grilled veggies- your options are endless!

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 4 tablespoons honey
  • 6 tablespoons sriracha
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 2 1/2 pounds chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on
  • 2-3 green onions, optional, for garnish
  • sesame seeds, optional, for garnish

Directions

Step 1 -Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.

Step 2 -Melt the butter in a small saucepan on the stove-top.

Step 3 -Add the ginger and garlic, stirring until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Step 4 -Add the paprika, ground cloves, honey, sriracha, and lime juice, stirring until fully combined.

Step 5 -Allow the mixture to simmer for 4-5 minutes.

Step 6 -Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.

Step 7 -Season the chicken with salt and pepper on both sides.

Step 8 -Prepare the grill grates by spraying with cooking spray.

Step 9 -Add the chicken to the grill, skin side down.

Step 10 -Grill for about 4-5 minutes per side.

Step 11 -Continue cooking and flipping until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees F, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 12 -During the final 5 minutes of grilling, brush the chicken on both sides with the prepared glaze. Serve immediately.

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