Bold & Fiery, Packed with Flavor
Bold, fiery, and packed with flavor, Spicy Spitfire Chicken is the ultimate dish for heat lovers and grill enthusiasts alike. Marinated with a blend of spices and a kick of heat, this chicken is cooked on the spit to tender, juicy perfection, allowing the flavors to deepen and the skin to achieve a beautifully charred crispness.
Ideal for backyard barbecues or any meal that calls for a bit of spice, this recipe is sure to light up your taste buds. Pair it with cooling sides or dive in as-is for a truly unforgettable meal.
Ingredients
- 6 boneless chicken breast halves
- 1/2 cup favorite store BBQ sauce
- 1/4 cup chopped jalapeño pepper (leave seeds for fiery taste, or rinse away seeds for cooler taste)
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 garlic cloves finely chopped
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
Preparation
- Combine ingredients in a large sealable plastic bag.
- Shake bag gently to blend seasonings and coat chicken.
- Refrigerate 4 or more hours until ready to use.
- Remove chicken from bag.
- Place marinade in a saucepan.
- Add 1/4 cup water to marinade and bring to a boil for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 3 minutes. Set aside.
Cooking
- Set grids at medium or high. Preheat grill to medium heat.
- Grill the chicken for approximately 7 minutes per side or until internal temperature reaches 180 degrees.
- Serve with salad and vegetables of choice.
- When serving chicken, drizzle cooked marinade mixture over chicken and garnish with chopped cilantro.
