Best 8 Sweet N Spicy Grilled Chicken Breasts Recipes

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**Savor the Sweet and Spicy Flavors of Grilled Chicken Breasts: A Culinary Delight**

Treat your taste buds to the tantalizing fusion of sweet and spicy with our grilled chicken breasts. Marinated in a harmonious blend of aromatic spices, zesty citrus, and a touch of honey, these succulent chicken breasts are grilled to perfection, delivering a burst of flavors in every bite. Whether you prefer a classic marinade or a tantalizingly spicy rub, our diverse collection of recipes caters to every palate. From the tangy zest of lemon and garlic to the fiery kick of cayenne pepper, each recipe offers a unique taste adventure. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey where the sweetness of honey dances in harmony with the heat of spices, creating a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

STICKY, SWEET & SPICY GRILLED GINGER CHICKEN



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Sticky, Sweet & Spicy Grilled Ginger Chicken with a flavorful sweet and spicy soy ginger glaze. This Thai chicken marinade is perfect for using chicken thighs, drumsticks or breasts and perfect when you don't feel like turning on the oven!

Provided by Monique Volz of AmbitiousKitchen.com

Categories     Dairy Free     Dinner     Gluten Free     Grain Free

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/3 cup Fusia Asian Inspirations Soy Sauce
¼ cup water
2 tablespoons Carlini Toasted Sesame Oil or Olive Oil
2 tablespoons Simply Nature Organic Wildflower Honey
2 tablespoons packed Simply Nature Organic Light Brown Sugar (or sub coconut sugar)
1 small or medium lime, juiced
3 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
1 teaspoon Stonemill Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
2 ½ pounds chicken drumsticks, skin removed (or chicken breasts and/or thighs will also work)
To garnish:
Chopped Southern Grove Honey Roasted Peanuts
Diced green onion
Diced cilantro

Steps:

  • Make the chicken marinade. In a large bowl, whisk together soy sauce, water, oil, honey, brown sugar, lime juice, garlic, ginger and red pepper flakes. Reserve 1/2 cup of marinade and place in a small bowl in the fridge. You'll use this for glazing the chicken on the grill later.
  • Marinate the chicken: Pat the drumsticks dry, remove the skin, season them with a pinch of salt, and add them to the large bowl or a shallow dish with the Thai chicken marinade. Mix to coat the chicken evenly, then marinate in the refrigerator for a minimum of 1 hour, or up to 24 hours.
  • About a half hour before you're ready to cook the chicken, remove the chicken from the marinade and allow it to come to room temperature. Preheat a grill to 400 degrees F.
  • Grill the chicken: brush the hot grill grate with oil. Place the chicken on the grill and cook for 8 minutes, then flip. Generously brush each drumstick with the reserved marinade a few times, and grill for an additional 8 minutes. Turn the chicken over one last time, brush again with the remaining marinade, and cook for 5 more minutes or until no pink remains in the center of the chicken.
  • To serve: Place the chicken on a platter or large plate, then garnish with honey roasted peanuts, diced green onion and cilantro. Serves 4, 2 drumsticks each.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2 drumsticks, Calories 456 kcal, Fat 18.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Carbohydrate 17.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Sugar 14.4 g, Protein 54 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 :

SWEET AND SPICY GRILLED CHICKEN



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Sweet and Spicy Grilled Chicken - CRAZY good!! Chicken marinated in an easy dry rub and grilled. Ready for the grill in 30 minutes! Brown sugar, chili powder, garlic powder, seasoned salt and chicken. We LOVE this chicken! SO much flavor!!! Great in wraps and on top of a salad too!! One of our favorite chicken recipes.

Provided by Plain Chicken

Categories     Main Course

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 5

½ cup brown sugar, (packed)
2 Tbsp chili powder
1 tsp seasoned salt
½ tsp garlic powder
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts

Steps:

  • Combine brown sugar, chili powder, seasoned salt and garlic powder.
  • Place chicken in a gallon ziplock bag and add brown sugar mix.
  • Seal bag and rub brown sugar mixture into chicken. Refrigerate 30 minutes to overnight.
  • Remove chicken from ziplock bag and grill until done, approximately 6 minutes per side.

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

SWEET 'N' SPICY CHICKEN



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My husband and three children love this tender, sweet and spicy chicken. Peach preserves add just a touch of sweetness, while taco seasoning and salsa give this dish some kick. This entree can be made even zippier yet by adding more taco seasoning and using spicier salsa. -Sheri White, Higley, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 tablespoons taco seasoning
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 to 2 tablespoons canola oil
1-2/3 cups chunky salsa
1/2 cup peach preserves
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • Place taco seasoning in a large shallow dish; add chicken and turn to coat. , In a large skillet, brown chicken in oil until no longer pink. Combine salsa and preserves; stir into skillet. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2-3 minutes or until heated through Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 985mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 23g protein.

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.

SWEET 'N SPICY GRILLED CHICKEN BREASTS



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Make and share this Sweet 'n Spicy Grilled Chicken Breasts recipe from Food.com.

Provided by shawnajean

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon grill seasoning, recommended brand Montreal
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon sweet smoked paprika
3 tablespoons brown sugar
vegetable oil cooking spray or oil, for the grill
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts

Steps:

  • Preheat an indoor or outdoor grill to high.
  • In a large baggie, combine the grill seasoning, chili powder, paprika and brown sugar. Place the chicken breasts in the baggie and give them a good shimmy shake.
  • Spray or oil down your grill then place the chicken on it and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side, until cooked through.

SWEET, STICKY AND SPICY CHICKEN



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This chicken dish uses skinless boneless chicken breasts and tastes delicious. It's great as an appetizer or as a main dish served with rice and a veggie.

Provided by katemartinodotcom

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 22m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 tablespoons honey
¼ cup soy sauce
2 teaspoons chopped fresh ginger root
2 teaspoons chopped garlic
2 tablespoons hot sauce
salt and pepper to taste
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1/2 inch strips
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Mix together brown sugar, honey, soy sauce, ginger, garlic and hot sauce in a small bowl.
  • Lightly salt and pepper the chicken strips.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken strips and brown on both sides, about 1 minute per side. Pour the sauce over the chicken. Simmer uncovered until the sauce thickens, 8 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232.4 calories, Carbohydrate 13.9 g, Cholesterol 59.3 mg, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 22.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 1176.2 mg, Sugar 12.3 g

Tips:

  • Use a flavorful marinade: The marinade is what gives grilled chicken its flavor, so make sure to use a flavorful one. This recipe uses a combination of honey, Dijon mustard, olive oil, garlic, cumin, and paprika. Feel free to adjust the ingredients to your taste.
  • Don't overcook the chicken: Grilled chicken is best when it is cooked through but still juicy. Overcooking will make it dry and tough. Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit (74 degrees Celsius).
  • Let the chicken rest before serving: Allowing the chicken to rest for a few minutes before serving allows the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, resulting in a more flavorful and tender chicken.
  • Serve with your favorite sides: Grilled chicken breasts are a versatile dish that can be served with a variety of sides. Some popular options include roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, rice, and salad.

Conclusion:

This sweet and spicy grilled chicken breast recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a summer cookout or any other occasion. The chicken is marinated in a flavorful mixture of honey, Dijon mustard, olive oil, garlic, cumin, and paprika, then grilled to perfection. The result is a juicy, tender, and flavorful chicken breast that is sure to please everyone at your table. So fire up the grill and give this recipe a try!

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