Sweet and Spicy Grilled Chicken
Updated August 13, 2019
Sweet and Spicy Grilled Chicken-this easy grilled chicken recipe is a summer favorite!
Have you busted out your grill yet? It is time people! Grilling season is here!
Josh made his favorite Sweet and Spicy Grilled Chicken this week and that means summer is here! Josh makes this chicken every summer and it is always a hit!
If you are looking for an easy grilled chicken recipe that is loaded with flavor, you have to try Josh’s Sweet and Spicy Grilled Chicken. Everyone loves it!
I bet you have all of the ingredients in your kitchen right now which is a big time bonus. We like to keep things easy breezy during the summer!
The chicken is juicy with a little bit of sweet and a little bit of spice! The best of both worlds!
Kick-off grilling season with Sweet and Spicy Grilled Chicken. It goes great with any summer side or salad. It is sure to be a hit at all of your summer BBQ’s! Enjoy!
Sweet and Spicy Grilled Chicken
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chile powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup honey
Instructions
- Preheat grill to high heat.
- In a medium bowl, combine garlic powder, chili powder, salt, ground cumin, paprika, and crushed red pepper. Add chicken to the bowl and toss to coat, rubbing seasonings on both sides of the chicken thighs.
- Place chicken on preheated grill and cook for 3-5 minutes on each side.
- Turn all but one burner off and brush the chicken thighs with half of the honey. Continue to cook with indirect heat for 5 minutes. Flip and brush chicken with the remaining honey. Cook for 5 more minutes or until chicken is 165 degrees F.
- Remove chicken from the grill and serve warm.
- Note-you can use chicken breasts if you wish!
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Perfect for summer! Mmmm!
I love finding new ways to combine ingredients I already have, especially new spice mixes! Looks fabulous 🙂 Thanks for the recipe!
What a tasty way to do grilled chicken!
This looks awesome!! We would totally make this in our house!
hey girl this looks yummy! y’all have a great weekend!
You’re right! I have all of these ingredients on hand, which is perfect because this looks so good!
This looks incredible! I can’t wait to try it.
OMG! These sound/look delicious!
Ok…this sounds yummy! Will have to try it. Thanks for sharing
This looks like the best grilled chicken ever!! Can’t wait to try it.
love how good this chicken looks! and the marinade is one I have to make this summer!
Doesn’t it stick to grill becuz no oil or skin??
So excited that grilling season is here—can’t wait to put this chicken on my summer menu!
We tried the Sweet and Spicy Grilled Chicken, and we love it! Thank for the great recipe! It’s sure to be a family favorite!
This has amazing flavor! Thanks for sharing your recipe!!!
You are welcome! Glad you enjoyed it!
My family and I made this recipe tonight and it was everyone’s favorite chicken on the grill! Thank you so much for sharing the recipe. So simple and straight forward and comes together very fast!
Easy and delicious. This will become a staple in my house!
Love this sweet n spicy chicken recipe we make it 3-4 times a month especially in the summer!!
Yay!
Making this for the 2nd time! Made a ton last week and expected leftovers…NOPE! And the family is requesting more today! DELICIOUS!