Grilled Sweet Chili Chicken
Grilled Sweet Chili Chicken is perfect balance of savory, sweet, and spicy grilled chicken. Chicken marinated in soy and herbs, grilled to perfection, and finished with a sweet chili, sriracha, and citrus glaze.
Servings: 6 servings
Cost: $15
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 ½ lbs chicken pieces, legs and thighs
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons coarse black pepper
For the marinade:
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ½ cup balsamic vinegar
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 large rosemary sprig
For the Glaze:
- 1 cup Thai sweet red chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce
- ¼ cup fresh squeezed orange juice
- 1 pinch of orange zest, grated (about 1/4 teaspoon)
Instructions
For the Marinade:
- Combine all marinade ingredients in a bowl. Mix together and taste and adjust flavors to your preference. Place marinade in a large gallon size bag. Add the chicken and seal the bag. Place in refrigerator for a minimum of one hour and up to four hours.
For the Glaze:
- Combine all ingredients in a medium size bowl. Mix together. Taste and adjust to your preference.
To Make the Chicken:
- Preheat grill for two-zone grilling and target 500 degrees F. Remove chicken from marinade and discard the marinade. Season lightly with kosher salt and pepper.
- Place chicken on grill over direct heat and watch closely to avoid flare ups, rotate and flip frequently to get the crusty exterior and avoid burning.
- Place chicken on the indirect side of the grill and close lid for up to 15 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken is 150 degrees using an instant read thermometer. Then glaze the chicken on all sides.
- Remove chicken when the internal temperature is 158 degrees in the breast and 170 degrees in the thigh and legs. Re-glaze once more, rest, for about 10 minutes, and then serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 387kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 1900mg | Potassium: 513mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 518IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 2mg
