Sunday, August 11, 2013

Spicy Honey Chicken

Summer Grillin' is still going strong!  Don't let the spicy in the name turn you away.  I prepared this last night and left out some of the ingredients that will make it more kid- and sensitive stomach-friendly.  (I've noted the changes with the recipe)

8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
3 tsp. vegetable oil (I used EVOO)

RUB (mix these items together in a small bowl)
2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp chili powder (I used 1 tsp)
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp coriander (if you don't have this, you can substitute it with cumin)
1 tsp. salt (I'm not a salt fan, so I used only 1/2 tsp.)
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp chipotle chili powder (I completely left this out)


GLAZE (mix these together well), reserve about 2 Tbsp
1/2 cup honey (warm up for about 15 seconds in the microwave)
1 Tbsp. cider vinegar

Preheat grill to about 400 degrees (we warmed ours up at med-high).
Trim fat from chicken and pat dry with a paper towel (this is a huge step, the rub sticks to it better).  Drizzle the oil on the chicken and rub the spice rub all over the chicken with your hands.  Grill for 3-5 min on each side.  Just before it is done, brush the glaze onto the chicken and continue cooking until cooked through.  Remove chicken and drizzle the glaze reserve on top.
This is really tasty even with out the spice.  Serve it with rice or potatoes.

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