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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Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with our Spicy Sweet-and-Sour Grilled Chicken! This dish perfectly balances the bold flavors of savory soy sauce, the sweetness of sugar, and a zesty kick from serrano or jalapeño chiles. Ideal for any occasion, whether you're hosting a weekend barbecue or looking for a delicious weeknight dinner, this recipe is sure to impress your family and friends.

Not only is this grilled chicken gluten-free and dairy-free, making it suitable for various dietary preferences, but it also delivers a wholesome meal with each serving clocking in at 604 calories. With juicy chicken drumsticks and thighs marinated and grilled to perfection, you’ll enjoy a flavorful experience that’s crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.

The cooking process is just as enjoyable as the end result. As you simmer the sauce, your kitchen will be filled with mouthwatering aromas that set the stage for a fantastic meal. And guess what? You can prepare the sauce ahead of time, making it an excellent choice for busy weeknights. Serve this delicious grilled chicken with lime wedges for that fresh burst of flavor, and don’t forget to drizzle on the reserved sauce for an extra layer of deliciousness!

So fire up the grill, gather your loved ones, and indulge in this delightful dish that promises to deliver a flavorful punch in every bite!

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