Super Spicy Grilled Chicken…CAUTION – It’s hot!!

We grill year round

One of the things that people know about me is that I love to grill year round! I can be seen in the middle of winter bundled up with the heat of the grill keeping me warm.

A picture of Sharon Matten grilling in the middle of winter

Rain or shine, sleet and snow, those who love me know…I’m grilling!

We eat spicy all year round

One of the other things that I love is spicy food!! The hotter the better!

When I was younger and spent my “Year in Seminary in Israel”, I didn’t bring along peanut butter, or some other “normal” staple – I brought along a supply of spicy barbeque sauce! On the special occasions that our family goes out to eat at a restaurant, you can be sure I’ll pick the spiciest thing on the menu.

Thanks Great Chicago Food and Beverage Company and Avi Bereliani for always making the best gluten free, spicy Kung Pao Beef for me!

When two great things collide

This weekend is Memorial Day Weekend, when nearly every grill in America is being fired up and ready to grill that smoky, savory, flavorful beef, chicken, fish or vegetable! So when I get to combine two of the things that I really love, and serve the result to my other love (my husband and family) I am a very happy camper! The result – Super Spicy Grilled Chicken. Be warned, this chicken is really spicy. Super spicy! So delicious!!

Super Spicy Grilled Chicken on the grill

When spicy and grilling collide…only fabulousness can possibly result!

When I make grilled chicken, in the interest of a healthier family, I remove the skin from the chicken. I pre-heat the grill until the grates are really hot, put the chicken on the grill, and then reduce the heat. I don’t flip the chicken until it flips without sticking to the grates. That’s how I get those pretty grill lines on the chicken.

Grilling secrets and tips

In this recipe, because I “oil” the chicken before grilling, I don’t have to grease the grates…the chicken is “pre-greased”. Once turned, I just let the chicken cook.

According to the USDA Chicken from Farm to Table , cooked chicken is supposed to reach an internal temperature of 165° F to be done and safely eaten. You can use a meat thermometer to determine if your chicken is done. This page is a great resource for all the necessary safety recommendations for chicken preparation too!

Thanks myfearlesskitchen.com for this photo.

Be careful not to overcook it or it will be dry (on those rare occasions when distracted while grilling, I conveniently introduce the spicy BBQ sauce to cover up my blunder).

One last word of warning for those that dare to eat “killer spicy” foods – although you may be tempted to frantically reach for the cold water to wash away all the heat you just ate…don’t! The liquid only spreads the heat around in your mouth…not what you intended at all! The best thing to do is to eat a piece of bread, or Challah (convenient on Shabbat!) and it will take away some of the “oh my gosh, did I just really eat that” burn.

Super Spicy Grilled Chicken Recipe

I can’t wait until Shabbat this week for my special chicken. I plan on making standard barbecued chicken for the “wimpier” members of my family (LOL). I hope that you will let me know if you tried this recipe and how it turned out – if you dare!!!

Super Spicy Grilled Chicken

Author: Sharon Matten - Kosher Everyday
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Yield: 2 chickens (with skin) 1x
Category: Poultry
Method: Grilling
Diet: Kosher

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Description

This recipe combines two of my greatest loves (besides Dear Husband!) – grilling and spicy food! Be warned, this chicken is really spicy. Super spicy! So delicious!!

Ingredients

Scale

2 whole chickens, cut into eighths, skin removed if desired
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon thyme

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Instructions

Turn grill onto high heat.
Combine all the spices into a bowl.
Set aside.
Coat chicken with olive oil, then rub the oil into the chicken to completely coat.
Sprinkle spices over chicken and rub in to evenly coat.
Place the chicken on the grill, leaving space between the pieces.
Turn the grill down to medium heat, and let the chicken cook, covered, for 10-15 minutes (or more depending upon your grill), until the chicken can be easily flipped.
Cook covered for an additional 20-30 minutes (or more depending upon your grill) until the pieces register 165° F using a meat thermometer.
You may need to remove the smaller pieces before the larger ones – they cook more quickly.
Serve hot!

Equipment

Weber 61015001 Genesis II

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Cuisinart Deluxe Grill Set, 20-Piece

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Cuisinart CBP-116 Sauce Pot and Basting Brush Set

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Notes

This recipe is for Super Spicy Grilled Chicken. For “Fire Breathing Dragon Hot” Grilled Chicken (my favorite!) double the spices but keep the amount of chicken the same.
Always use fresh spices. Old spices loose their kick and won’t give you the heat you need for this recipe.
After coating the chicken with the oil and spices and placing the chicken on the grill, you can reserve the remaining oil in the bowl to brush on the chicken while grilling for added flavor.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 chicken quarter
Calories: 196
Sugar: 0.2 g
Sodium: 356.2 mg
Fat: 11.1 g
Carbohydrates: 1.7 g
Protein: 21.7 g
Cholesterol: 64.1 mg

Keywords: Grilled Chicken, Spicy Chicken, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Kosher

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Here’s what I did

All the ingredients. Note the large spice bottles…there’s a reason for that!!

All the spices mixed together.

De-skin the chicken, oil the chicken, rub the spices into the chicken…now it’s ready to grill!!

Place the chicken on the grill with some space between the pieces.

Only 123.4° F…not done yet! Can’t wait much longer….

Hooray!! 165° F – Chicken’s done…let’s eat!! (If you dare!)

EPILOGUE:

In our family, everyone grills. Sometimes we even have to arm wrestle each other to determine who gets to do the grilling. This week, after grilling the SUPER SPICY GRILLED CHICKEN, I handed the grilling tools over to my kids to grill the rest of the chicken we needed for Shabbat. At that point we realized that we didn’t have any store bought barbecue sauce in the house, so my kids went online and found a recipe that sounded good to them! I’m happy to share with you the recipe that they found on about.com. It is originally a barbecue sauce that is used on ribs, and is supposed to be cooked on the stove. My kids skipped the cooking part and used it on chicken. It tasted great (I shnookered a wing to “taste test” it)! They did their Mom proud.

So proud!!