Spicy Sweet-and-Sour Grilled Chicken

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
10%
Spicy Sweet-and-Sour Grilled Chicken
110 min.
6
604kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your grilling game with a dish that perfectly balances heat and sweetness? Introducing our Spicy Sweet-and-Sour Grilled Chicken, a mouthwatering recipe that is sure to impress your family and friends at your next gathering. This dish features succulent chicken drumsticks and thighs, marinated in a tantalizing sauce that combines the bold flavors of garlic, serrano chiles, and a hint of sweetness from sugar and tomato paste.

What makes this recipe even more appealing is that it is both gluten-free and dairy-free, making it a fantastic option for those with dietary restrictions. With a preparation time of just 110 minutes, you can easily whip up this flavorful main course for lunch or dinner, serving up to six people. Each serving packs a satisfying 604 calories, ensuring that you and your guests will leave the table feeling full and happy.

The grilling process adds a delightful char and smokiness to the chicken, while the homemade sauce brings everything together with its rich, tangy flavor. Whether you're hosting a summer barbecue or simply looking to spice up your weeknight meals, this Spicy Sweet-and-Sour Grilled Chicken is a must-try. So fire up the grill, gather your ingredients, and get ready to savor a dish that will have everyone coming back for seconds!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds skin-on chicken drumsticks 
  • pounds strips. trimmed
  • large cloves garlic minced
  • 0.3 cup jalapeno with seeds minced
  • servings lime wedges for serving
  • 0.8 cup onion minced ( 1 medium)
  • cup soya sauce 
  • 0.8 cup sugar 
  • 0.3 cup tomato paste (from a 6-ounce can)
  • cup water 
  • cup vinegar white

Equipment

  • sauce pan
  • grill

Directions

  1. Stir together water and tomato paste in a 2 1/2- to 3-quart heavy saucepan until smooth, then stir in remaining sauce ingredients. Bring mixture to a boil, stirring, then reduce heat and briskly simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce is reduced to 2 1/4 cups, 50 to 60 minutes. Stir frequently toward end of cooking to prevent sticking. Reserve 1 cup sauce for serving.
  2. Prepare grill for indirect-heat grilling over medium-hot charcoal (medium-high heat for gas grills; see Grilling Procedure).
  3. Pat chicken dry (do not season with salt and pepper). Lightly oil grill rack and place chicken, skin side down, on area with no coals underneath (over turned-off burner if using gas). Grill, covered, turning once, until chicken registers 165°F, 22 to 25 minutes. (Chicken may appear pale; no cause for worry.)
  4. Brush generously all over with some of sauce, then move chicken directly over coals (turned-on burners if using gas). Grill chicken, covered, turning and moving to area with no coals or heat underneath if flare-ups occur, until browned, 3 to 5 minutes more. (
  5. Add more charcoal during grilling if necessary to maintain heat.)
  6. Serve chicken with reserved sauce.
  7. •Sauce can be made 3 days ahead and kept refrigerated once cooled. Reheat before using.

Nutrition Facts

Calories604kcal
Protein28.81%
Fat48.83%
Carbs22.36%

Properties

Glycemic Index
50.18
Glycemic Load
19.38
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
20.546956756841%

Flavonoids

Hesperetin
0.43mg
Naringenin
0.03mg
Luteolin
0.07mg
Isorhamnetin
1mg
Kaempferol
0.14mg
Myricetin
0.08mg
Quercetin
4.4mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:604.43kcal
30.22%
Fat:32.41g
49.85%
Saturated Fat:8.66g
54.15%
Carbohydrates:33.38g
11.13%
Net Carbohydrates:32.02g
11.65%
Sugar:28.07g
31.19%
Cholesterol:218.07mg
72.69%
Sodium:2446.41mg
106.37%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:43.01g
86.03%
Selenium:45.03µg
64.32%
Vitamin B3:12.68mg
63.4%
Vitamin B6:0.97mg
48.65%
Phosphorus:440.21mg
44.02%
Vitamin B5:2.55mg
25.52%
Vitamin B2:0.42mg
24.75%
Zinc:3.69mg
24.59%
Vitamin B12:1.39µg
23.09%
Potassium:734.07mg
20.97%
Manganese:0.39mg
19.67%
Magnesium:68.73mg
17.18%
Iron:2.9mg
16.11%
Vitamin B1:0.22mg
14.89%
Vitamin C:11.5mg
13.93%
Copper:0.25mg
12.52%
Vitamin A:374.57IU
7.49%
Vitamin E:1.12mg
7.47%
Vitamin K:7.41µg
7.05%
Fiber:1.36g
5.44%
Folate:20.45µg
5.11%
Calcium:49.01mg
4.9%
Vitamin D:0.23µg
1.51%
Source:Epicurious