Grilled Chicken with Bulgur Recipe

Name: Grilled Chicken with Bulgur
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 chicken legs (drumsticks and thighs attached; about 2 1/2 pounds); 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; Kosher salt; 2 cups green or red grapes (in clusters); 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 1 cup bulgur; 2 scallions, sliced; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Servings: persons

4 chicken legs (drumsticks and thighs attached; about 2 1/2 pounds)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Kosher salt
2 cups green or red grapes (in clusters)
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 cup bulgur
2 scallions, sliced
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

1
Preheat a grill to medium high.
2
Coat the chicken legs with 1 tablespoon olive oil, then sprinkle all over with the cinnamon, ginger, cayenne and 3/4 teaspoon salt.
3
Transfer to the grill, skin-side up; cover and cook 12 minutes.
4
Flip the chicken, cover and continue cooking until the skin is golden brown and a thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 160 degrees F, 10 to 15 more minutes.
5
Grill the grapes, covered but turning occasionally, until slightly charred, about 6 minutes.
6
Meanwhile, combine 1 1/2 cups water, the butter, lemon zest and a pinch of salt in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil.
7
Add the bulgur, reduce the heat to medium low and simmer, covered, until tender, about 15 minutes.
8
(Drain any excess water, if necessary.)
9
Fluff the bulgur with a fork and stir in the grilled grapes, discarding the stems.
10
Stir in the scallions, parsley and the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil; season with salt.
11
Serve with the chicken.
12
Per serving: Calories 444; Fat 19 g (Saturated 6 g); Cholesterol 112 mg; Sodium 588 mg; Carbohydrate 35 g; Fiber 7 g; Protein 34 g
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Photograph by Justin Walker

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 chicken legs (drumsticks and thighs attached; about 2 1/2 pounds), 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger, and more.

Yes, Grilled Chicken with Bulgur falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Grilled Chicken with Bulgur

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