Spicy Marinated Chicken Recipes

SPICY HERB MARINATED GRILLED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Puree cumin, coriander, peppercorn and cardamom in a blender until very fine. Add parsley, mint, oregano, garlic, fresno, salt, vinegar and ¼ cup oil and puree until a thick pesto like paste forms. Place chicken in a large resealable plastic bag and pour in marinade. Seal bag, pressing out any air. Chill at least 3 hours and up to 24.
• Prepare a grill for medium-high, indirect heat (for a charcoal grill, bank coals on one side of grill; for a gas grill, leave one or two burners off). Thoroughly clean grates and brush with oil. Set chickens, skin side up, on grate over indirect heat. Cover grill, placing cover vent (if your grill has one) over chickens so it draws heat up and over them. Grill, rotating chickens as needed so that they color evenly, until skins are lightly browned, 15-20 minutes.
• Turn chickens and continue to cook, covered, until skins are deep golden brown and crisp and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of breasts registers 160°, 20-25 minutes. Transfer chickens to a cutting board and let rest at least 10 minutes before carving.
• Mix olives, lemon juice, chopped parsley, remaining ¼ cup oil, and any accumulated juices from chicken on the cutting board in a medium bowl. Season with salt.
• To serve, arrange carved chickens on a platter and top with olive mixture and parsley leaves.

EASY SPICY CHICKEN MARINADE

Steps:

• Combine olive oil, lime juice, sugar, spices, rum, and pepper.
• Place chicken slices in a zippered plastic baggie and add marinade. Squeeze air out of the bag, zipper shut and massage marinade into the chicken.
• Refrigerate for at least one hour.
• Heat non-stick pan. Cook chicken on each side for 2 to 3 minutes.
• If serving with vegetables: remove chicken from pan and keep warm in a 170 degree oven. Saute vegetables until desired consistency and then add chicken. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes longer. Serve over rice.

SPICY MARINATED CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Slash through the meaty part of the thighs with a knife 2 or 3 times, then set into a shallow non-metal casserole (such as a glass pyrex baking dish).
• Combine marinade ingredients (except garnish) in a blender or fodd processor and blend until smooth.
• Pour marinade over chicken, turn to coat, cover and let marinade in the fridge 2-3 hours.
• Preheat oven to 375 F (190C) and bake uncovered, basting occasionally, until cooked through and juices run clear, approximately 45-50 minutes.
• Garnish with slices of lemon and lime.

SPICY HOISIN MARINADE FOR CHICKEN

Steps:

• Whisk all ingredients together.
• Place the chicken in a large bowl or dish.
• Pour the sauce over the chicken and toss to completely coat with the sauce.
• Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 6 hours or overnight.