Chili-Basted Barbecued Chicken – Bon Appetit

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Servings: 6 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Smoky, spicy grilled chicken marinated in warm spices and basted with aromatic chili oil
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This chili-basted barbecued chicken delivers a bold, smoky flavor profile perfect for summer gatherings or hearty weeknight dinners. The chicken is marinated in a fragrant blend of ground coriander, cumin, cloves, and cayenne, infusing the meat with deep, warm spices. Grilled over medium heat and basted frequently with the reserved marinade, the skin becomes crisp and caramelized while the interior remains juicy and tender. The combination of sweet chili powder and sharp lime juice creates a complex, savory-sweet glaze that pairs beautifully with the char from the grill. It’s an easy, flavorful dish that requires minimal active cooking time but rewards you with maximum taste. Serve with grilled vegetables or corn on the cob for a complete meal.

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Chili-Basted Barbecued Chicken – Bon Appetit

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6 Calories: 530.4

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This chili-basted barbecued chicken delivers a bold, smoky flavor profile perfect for summer gatherings or hearty weeknight dinners. The chicken is marinated in a fragrant blend of ground coriander, cumin, cloves, and cayenne, infusing the meat with deep, warm spices. Grilled over medium heat and basted frequently with the reserved marinade, the skin becomes crisp and caramelized while the interior remains juicy and tender. The combination of sweet chili powder and sharp lime juice creates a complex, savory-sweet glaze that pairs beautifully with the char from the grill. It&# 226;ÂÂs an easy, flavorful dish that requires minimal active cooking time but rewards you with maximum taste. Serve with grilled vegetables or corn on the cob for a complete meal.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together vegetable oil, ground coriander, ground cloves, pressed garlic cloves, cayenne pepper, chili powder, ground cumin, and fresh lime juice until well combined.
  2. Arrange chicken pieces in a single layer in a large shallow pan or dish.
  3. Pour the spice-oil mixture over the chicken, turning the pieces to ensure they are thoroughly coated.
  4. Cover the pan and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight, turning the chicken occasionally to marinate evenly.
  5. Preheat your barbecue grill to medium heat.
  6. Remove chicken from the marinade, reserving the liquid in the pan for basting.
  7. Season the chicken pieces lightly with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  8. Grease the grill rack and place the chicken skin-side down on the hot grill.
  9. Cover the grill and cook, basting frequently with the reserved marinade and turning occasionally, until the chicken is browned and cooked through, about 30 minutes.
  10. Transfer the cooked chicken to a platter and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 530.4kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 60.0g93%
Saturated Fat 9.0g45%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 0.0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 0.0g0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: barbecue, chicken, grilled, spicy, marinade, cumin, coriander, cayenne, chili powder, summer, main course, american, bon appetit, glaze, smoky, garlic, lime, cloves
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