Mouthwatering Wednesday: Sweet & Spicy Chicken

Summertime barbeques just got a new touch of heat! Sweet & Spicy Chicken brushes down the charred savory chicken with a luscious and spicy glaze that will get you fired up! The sriracha in the glaze means that Sweet & Spicy Chicken has just the right amount of spice and flavor without overwhelming the taste of the chicken! Serve over rice, with a side salad, grilled veggies- your options are endless! Once again, our friends at Cooking Professionally, we can turn our kitchens into a paradise.

Ingredients

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
4 tablespoons honey
6 tablespoons sriracha
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 1/2 pounds chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on
2-3 green onions, optional, for garnish
sesame seeds, optional, for garnish

Directions

Step 1 – Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.

Step 2 – Melt the butter in a small saucepan on the stove-top.

Step 3 – Add the ginger and garlic, stirring until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Step 4 – Add the paprika, ground cloves, honey, sriracha, and lime juice, stirring until fully combined.

Step 5 – Allow the mixture to simmer for 4-5 minutes.

Step 6 – Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.

Step 7 – Season the chicken with salt and pepper on both sides.

Step 8 – Prepare the grill grates by spraying with cooking spray.

Step 9 – Add the chicken to the grill, skin side down.

Step 10 – Grill for about 4-5 minutes per side.

Step 11 – Continue cooking and flipping until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees F, about 3-4 minutes.