Best 8 Grilled Chicken Breasts With Spicy Cucumbers Recipes

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**Grilled Chicken Breasts with Spicy Cucumbers: A Flavorful and Delightful Dish**

Tantalize your taste buds with our grilled chicken breasts paired with a refreshing and tangy spicy cucumber salad. This delectable dish offers a perfect balance of flavors and textures, making it a favorite among food enthusiasts. The succulent chicken breasts are marinated in a blend of aromatic herbs and spices, then grilled to perfection, resulting in a juicy and flavorful protein. Complementing the chicken is the vibrant spicy cucumber salad, where crisp cucumbers are tossed in a zesty dressing infused with chili, garlic, and ginger. This delectable combination of grilled chicken and spicy cucumbers is sure to elevate your dining experience.

**Additional Recipes Included:**

* **Grilled Chicken Breasts with Lemon-Herb Marinade:** This recipe features tender chicken breasts marinated in a zesty blend of lemon, herbs, and garlic, creating a bright and flavorful dish.

* **Spicy Cucumber Salad with Rice Vinegar:** Experience a refreshing twist on the classic cucumber salad with this recipe. The addition of rice vinegar, chili, and sesame seeds adds a delightful tang and crunch to the salad.

* **Grilled Chicken Skewers with Sweet and Sour Sauce:** Create a vibrant and flavorful appetizer or main course with these chicken skewers. Marinated in a blend of soy sauce, honey, and ginger, the chicken is grilled to perfection and served with a sweet and sour dipping sauce.

* **Cucumber Salad with Creamy Dill Dressing:** Indulge in a creamy and refreshing cucumber salad that pairs perfectly with grilled meats or fish. The combination of crisp cucumbers, creamy dill dressing, and a hint of lemon creates a light and flavorful side dish.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

GRILLED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH SPICY CUCUMBERS



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Light and refreshing, yet packed with flavor from herbs, jalapeños and garlic, this is an easy, after-work meal that can be endlessly adapted to suit what you've got on hand. Substitute other thinly sliced raw vegetables for the cucumbers (zucchini, carrot, radishes, celery, cabbage, fennel), and other herbs for the cilantro and parsley (dill, basil, mint). Just be sure not to overcook the flattened chicken, which can happen in an instant.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     weekday, poultry, main course

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (6 to 8 ounces each)
1 1/4 teaspoons fine sea salt
1 teaspoon black pepper, more as needed
1/2 teaspoon smoked sweet paprika
Finely grated zest of 1 lime
2 garlic cloves, grated on a Microplane
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, more for drizzling
1/3 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves
1/3 cup packed fresh parsley leaves
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 to 3 jalapeños, seeded and chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely grated or minced
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt, more to taste
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice, more to taste
3 Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced (about 2 1/4 cups)

Steps:

  • Place a chicken breast between a layer of parchment paper or plastic wrap and use a mallet, rolling pin or the flat side of a heavy knife to pound to a thickness of about 1/2 inch. Repeat with remaining breasts.
  • Season chicken with salt, pepper and paprika. Place in a bowl and toss with lime zest, garlic and oil. Cover and marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes or overnight in the refrigerator.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the sauce: In a blender, combine cilantro, parsley, oil, jalapeños, garlic, salt and lime juice. Blend until smooth, adding 1 or 2 tablespoons water if necessary to blend. Taste and add more salt and/or lime juice if needed.
  • Heat the grill to medium-high or heat up the broiler or a grill pan. Grill or broil until chicken is lightly browned at the edges and just cooked through, 2 to 4 minutes per side.
  • In a medium bowl, toss cucumbers with a pinch of salt. Let sit for 5 minutes. Right before serving, toss cucumbers with sauce and serve alongside chicken, drizzling chicken with any leftover sauce from the bottom of the cucumber bowl, and a little olive oil.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 353, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 46 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 707 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST WITH CUCUMBER RELISH



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To ensure the boneless, skinless chicken breasts stay nice and juicy in this Grilled Chicken Breast with Cucumber Relish recipe, pound them to an even thickness and sprinkle with salt about half an hour before grilling. This step gives the salt a chance to create tiny pockets in the meat for the juices to collect into as it cooks. A zesty, Thai-inspired cucumber relish that you can chop up while you wait adds a cooling crunch and splash of color to the finished dish.

Provided by Shira Bocar

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (2 pounds total), pounded 1/2 inch thick
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
3 mini cucumbers, chopped (1 cup)
1 scallion, thinly sliced
1/2 red jalapeño (ribs and seeds removed for less heat, if desired), halved and thinly sliced
1/4 cup unseasoned rice vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
Vegetable oil, for grill
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, for serving

Steps:

  • Season chicken on both sides with salt and pepper. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes, or refrigerate, covered, up to 2 hours. Meanwhile, combine cucumbers, scallion, jalapeño, vinegar, and sugar. Season with salt.
  • Heat grill to medium‐high; lightly brush grates with vegetable oil. Rub chicken with olive oil; transfer to grill. Cook about 2 minutes, then rotate chicken 45 degrees (to create crosshatch marks) and continue cooking another 2 minutes. Flip and grill until cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes more. Transfer to a platter; let stand 10 minutes. Serve with cucumber relish and mint.

GRILLED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH SPICY PEACH GLAZE



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups peach preserves or jam
3 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for brushing
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
1 small jalapeno, finely chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
8 frenched chicken breasts
4 ripe peaches, cut in half and pitted

Steps:

  • Combine the peach preserves, olive oil, soy sauce, mustard, garlic and jalapeno in a medium bowl and season with salt and pepper. Reserve 1/2 cup.
  • Preheat the grill. Brush the chicken with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place the chicken skin-side down and cook until golden brown, 6 to 7 minutes. Turn over and continue cooking for 5 to 6 minutes. Brush both sides with the peach glaze and continue cooking until done, an additional 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Place the peach halves cut side down on the grill and grill for 2 minutes. Turn over, brush with the reserved 1/2 cup of peach glaze and grill until the peaches are soft, 3 to 4 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420 calorie, Fat 8.5 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Cholesterol 76 milligrams, Sodium 461 milligrams, Carbohydrate 61 grams, Fiber 1 grams, Protein 26 grams, Sugar 55 grams

SWEET AND SPICY GRILLED CHICKEN BREASTS



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Brown sugar gives these grilled chicken breasts a glistening glaze and caramel-like sweetness, while mustard powder and cayenne add an earthy kick. If you don't want to bother making a mustard sauce for dipping, just serve these with dollops of good, strong Dijon mustard on the side. A crisp salad and some grilled corn completes the meal. And if you prefer dark meat, this recipe will also work with boneless, skinless thighs, though you might have to add a minute or so to the cooking time. Or use a combination of breasts and thighs for maximum crowd appeal.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     barbecues, main course

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 (6-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, more as needed
4 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons minced fresh chives

Steps:

  • Place chicken breasts between two sheets of parchment or plastic wrap. Using a mallet or rolling pin, pound each to an even thickness of 1/2 inch. Do not make them any thinner or they could dry out.
  • In a small bowl, combine sugar, coriander, salt, mustard powder and cayenne. Place chicken breasts in a bowl and rub well with spice mixture. Cover and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours. Remove chicken from fridge while you heat the grill.
  • Light the grill, building a hot fire, or heat your gas grill to high. Once grill is fully heated, brush breasts lightly with olive oil and place chicken on the grill. Cook until undersides are browned and chicken is about halfway cooked, 3 to 5 minutes. Flip breasts and grill until cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes more.
  • Transfer chicken to a platter. In a small bowl, whisk together mustard and chives. Whisk in 1 1/2 tablespoons oil. Serve chicken with mustard for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 282, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 39 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 458 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SPICY GRILLED CHICKEN



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This recipe is very easy to make! Perfect for summer barbeques, but it can be broiled indoors anytime. Always a favorite!

Provided by Jenn H.

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

⅓ cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons lime juice
½ teaspoon grated lime zest
2 cloves crushed garlic
1 ½ teaspoons fresh oregano
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Steps:

  • In a shallow glass dish, mix the oil, lime juice, lime zest, garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Add chicken, and turn to coat. Cover, and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour, turning occasionally.
  • Preheat grill for medium-high heat.
  • Lightly oil the grill grate. Drain and discard marinade. Grill chicken for 6 to 8 minutes each side, or until juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242.2 calories, Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 67.1 mg, Fat 15.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 24.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 446.4 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

SWEET AND SPICY GRILLED CHICKEN



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This simple recipe has become my family's favorite way to eat chicken. The blend of sweet and spicy is perfect. -Melissa Ball, Pearisburg, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon paprika
2 teaspoons onion powder
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)

Steps:

  • Combine the first five ingredients; rub over chicken. Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, rub on grill rack to coat lightly., Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165°.

Nutrition Facts :

SPICY BARBECUED CHICKEN



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This spicy, saucy chicken is great served with basil-buttered grilled corn on the cob and fresh coleslaw. -Rita Wintrode, Corryton, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon canola oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup chili sauce
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons salt-free seasoning blend, divided
3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, divided
2 teaspoons ground mustard
2 teaspoons chili powder
8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Add chili sauce, brown sugar, 1 teaspoon seasoning blend and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute. Remove from heat., In a small bowl, mix mustard, chili powder and remaining seasoning blend and cayenne; rub over chicken. Lightly coat grill rack with cooking oil., Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat for 4 minutes. Turn; grill 4-6 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 165°, brushing tops occasionally with chili sauce mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 293mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SPICY GRILLED CHICKEN BREASTS



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A quick , tasty and spicy grilled chicken dish. Tastes best when done on a bbq, but just as tasty on an indoor grill. For more spice, use Frank's Extra Hot or sprinkle some cayenne pepper over the breasts.

Provided by Nat5963

Categories     Chicken

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup frank red hot sauce
garlic powder
fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Coat both sides of chicken breasts in Frank's Red Hot.
  • Sprinkle both sides generously with garlic powder.
  • Sprinkle both sides with black pepper.
  • Let stand in fridge for at least 30 minutes.
  • Spray grill with oil.
  • Preheat on high for 10 minutes.
  • Transfer chicken breasts to grill with tongs and cook for 7-10 minutes on each side until done.
  • Baste with hot sauce while cooking for more flavour.

Tips:

  • To ensure the chicken breasts cook evenly, pound them to an even thickness before grilling.
  • Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the chicken breasts. They are done when they reach 165°F (74°C).
  • For the spicy cucumbers, use a sharp knife to thinly slice the cucumbers. This will help them absorb the marinade better.
  • If you don't have a grill, you can also cook the chicken breasts in a grill pan over medium heat.
  • Serve the grilled chicken breasts with the spicy cucumbers and your favorite sides, such as rice, potatoes, or vegetables.

Conclusion:

This recipe for grilled chicken breasts with spicy cucumbers is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a summer cookout. The chicken breasts are marinated in a flavorful blend of spices and herbs, then grilled until tender and juicy. The spicy cucumbers are a refreshing and tangy side dish that perfectly complements the chicken. This recipe is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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