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Smokey & Sweet Grilled Chicken

Here's how you make Smokey & Sweet Grilled Chicken
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  • Servings: 4
  • Prep: 20m
  • Cook: 50m
    • The following recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 1/4 teaspoon ancho chile powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground coffee
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 3 pounds bone-in skin-on chicken breasts (4)
  • Oil, as needed
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: In a small bowl, combine maple syrup, chile powder, paprika, coffee, cumin, salt black pepper, allspice and thyme to form thick past. Starting at the the smaller, narrow end of 1 chicken breast, gently pull enough skin to slide your fingers underneath and rub about a quarter of paste all over meat; replace skin. Cover and refrigerate for 4 to 24 hours. (tip: for even grilling, remove from refrigerator 15 to 20 minutes before cooking).

  • Step 2: Preheat grill to medium-high. Lightly brush grate with cooking oil Add chicken to grill, skin side down.

  • Step 3: Continue cooking, covered until chicken feels firm to the touch, is no longer pink near the bone and an instant-read thermometer registers 165°F when inserted in center, 20 to 30 minutes. Transfer to a plate and let rest for 10 minutes. Remove and discard chicken skin before serving.

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