Best 10 Sweet N Spicy Grilled Chicken Breasts Recipes

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Whether you're a grilling enthusiast or a beginner in the kitchen, preparing sweet and spicy grilled chicken breasts is a delicious and exciting culinary adventure. This dish combines the savory flavors of grilled chicken with a tantalizing balance of sweet and spicy notes. Perfect for summer barbecues, casual gatherings, or a delightful weeknight meal, grilled chicken breasts offer a versatile and satisfying option for any occasion.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

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

SPICY SWEET-AND-SOUR GRILLED CHICKEN



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Provided by Alexis Touchet

Categories     Chicken     Onion     Backyard BBQ     Dinner     Vinegar     Hot Pepper     Grill     Grill/Barbecue     Chile Pepper     Gourmet     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Sauce:
1 cup water
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons tomato paste (from a 6-ounce can)
1 cup soy sauce
1 cup distilled white vinegar
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup minced onion (about 1 medium)
1/3 cup minced serrano or jalapeño chiles with seeds
1/4 cup minced garlic (about 9 large cloves)
Chicken:
6 large chicken drumsticks (about 1 1/2 pounds)
6 large chicken thighs (about 2 pounds), trimmed of any excess fat and skin
Lime wedges for serving
Special Equipment
Instant-read thermometer

Steps:

  • Stir together water and tomato paste in a 2 1/2- to 3-quart heavy saucepan until smooth, then stir in remaining sauce ingredients. Bring mixture to a boil, stirring, then reduce heat and briskly simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce is reduced to 2 1/4 cups, 50 to 60 minutes. Stir frequently toward end of cooking to prevent sticking. Reserve 1 cup sauce for serving.
  • Prepare grill for indirect-heat grilling over medium-hot charcoal (medium-high heat for gas grills; see Grilling Procedure ).
  • Pat chicken dry (do not season with salt and pepper). Lightly oil grill rack and place chicken, skin side down, on area with no coals underneath (over turned-off burner if using gas). Grill, covered, turning once, until chicken registers 165°F, 22 to 25 minutes. (Chicken may appear pale; no cause for worry.)
  • Brush generously all over with some of sauce, then move chicken directly over coals (turned-on burners if using gas). Grill chicken, covered, turning and moving to area with no coals or heat underneath if flare-ups occur, until browned, 3 to 5 minutes more. (Add more charcoal during grilling if necessary to maintain heat.)
  • Serve chicken with reserved sauce.

SWEET 'N' SPICY BAKED CHICKEN



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My girlfriend and I are both college students so this quick and easy chicken recipe was an affordable and tasty hit at our table last night! Requiring just a few ingredients and low prep time makes this a great dish any day of the week. The homemade BBQ sauce goes great on pork and ribs too! Feel free to adjust the sweetness or spiciness to your pleasure.

Provided by Brendon Mock

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 serving cooking spray
½ cup barbeque sauce (such as Sweet Baby Ray's®)
¼ cup honey
¼ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon chile-garlic sauce (such as Sriracha®)
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, pounded to an even thickness
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray the foil with cooking spray.
  • Mix barbeque sauce, honey, brown sugar, and chile-garlic sauce together in a bowl until you have no clumps of brown sugar. Spoon about half the sauce into a separate bowl for serving.
  • Arrange chicken breast halves onto the prepared sheet. Brush sauce from one of the bowls onto breasts.
  • Bake chicken breasts in the preheated oven, brushing with sauce every 10 minutes, until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Season with pepper and serve with the reserved bowl of sauce for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.7 calories, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 67.2 mg, Fat 3 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 24.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 571.8 mg, Sugar 38.9 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 '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 AND SPICY GRILLED CHICKEN



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Chicken sweetened with honey and kicked up with Chipotles in abobo sauce for added smokness. Serve over a bed of greens, a bed of rice, in a wrap, or with any favorite summer salad. Tenderizing Chicken Breasts in this method keeps the meat from sticking and tearing, plus there is no mess. Wet the inside of a gallon freezer bag with a little water or oil. Place one or two (depending on size) boneless, skinless chicken breasts inside the bag - seal part way. Lay the bag on a work surface and pound the meat to the desired thickness.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 lbs chicken breasts, seasoned with
salt and pepper
1 bunch scallion (about 6 sliced)
1/3 cup honey
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 lime, juice and zest of
1 -2 chipotle chile in adobo, minced (to taste)
2 -4 tablespoons minced parsley (and or cilantro)

Steps:

  • Place marinade in ziplock bag massage to mix together then add chicken.
  • Chill for 1-4 hours.
  • Grill over medium heat turning once halfway through grilling time.
  • Depending on thickness grill for 8-12 minute.

QUICK SWEET 'N' SPICY CHICKEN



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A few convenience items combine with chicken to create a zesty main dish. Garnish with chopped green onions if you like.-Sheri White, Higley, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 tablespoons reduced-sodium taco seasoning
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 jar (11 ounces) chunky salsa
1/2 cup reduced-sugar peach spreadable fruit
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • Place taco seasoning in a large resealable plastic bag; add chicken and toss 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 212 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 738mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SPICY HONEY GLAZED CHICKEN RECIPE



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Sweet meets spicy in this delicious recipe!

Provided by Camille Beckstrand

Categories     Main Course

Time 18m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper ( (depending on how hot you like it - I usually do 1/2 teaspoon))
8 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 teaspoons olive oil
½ cup honey
2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix together all rub ingredients (garlic powder, chili powder, salt, pepper, cumin, paprika, and cayenne).
  • Place chicken on a large platter or pan and drizzle with oil, making sure each piece is evenly coated. Sprinkle rub on top and rub it all over each piece of chicken until chicken is completely coated.
  • In a grill pre-heated to medium-high heat or an oven preheated to lo broil (about 400 degrees), cook chicken for 4-5 minutes per side or until chicken is fully cooked.
  • In a small bowl, mix together honey and cider vinegar (to help make the honey easier to stir, warm it in the microwave for about 10-15 seconds). Set aside 1/2 of the glaze.
  • During the last minute of cooking, brush 1/2 of the glaze on both sides of the chicken. Remove chicken from grill and drizzle the remaining glaze on top, then serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209 kcal, Carbohydrate 19 g, Protein 24 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 72 mg, Sodium 432 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 18 g, ServingSize 1 serving

Tips:

  • Use a flavorful marinade: The marinade is what gives the chicken its flavor, so make sure to use a marinade that you enjoy. The recipe in the article uses a mixture of olive oil, garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper, but you can use any marinade that you like.
  • Let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes: The longer the chicken marinates, the more flavor it will absorb. If you can, marinate the chicken for several hours or even overnight.
  • Preheat your grill to medium-high heat: This will help to sear the chicken and prevent it from sticking to the grill.
  • Cook the chicken for 8-10 minutes per side: This will ensure that the chicken is cooked through but still juicy.
  • Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the chicken: The chicken is done cooking when it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving: This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the chicken, making it even more tender and flavorful.

Conclusion:

Sweet and spicy grilled chicken breasts are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a summer cookout. The marinade infuses the chicken with flavor, and the grilling process creates a slightly charred exterior and a juicy interior. Serve the chicken breasts with your favorite sides, such as grilled vegetables, rice, or potatoes.

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