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Spicy Grilled Chicken

Quick Spicy Grilled Chicken Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 310
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • Lime wedges and fresh cilantro, for serving

Method
 

  1. Whisk olive oil, lime juice, garlic, chili powder, cayenne, smoked paprika, cumin, brown sugar, and salt in a bowl. Add chicken, coat well, and let sit at room temperature for 20 minutes.
  2. Preheat grill to medium-high (400°F). Oil grates, then grill thighs 5 to 7 minutes per side until charred and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  3. Rest chicken on a board for 5 minutes, slice against the grain, and finish with lime juice and cilantro.

Notes

The 20-minute room-temperature rest counts as marinating time and is not included in the prep. For deeper flavor, you can refrigerate the chicken in the marinade for up to 2 hours before grilling. If using breasts, pound them to an even thickness so they cook at the same rate as the thighs.