Grilled Mexican Chicken Recipe

Name: Grilled Mexican Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (2 1/2 lb) whole chicken, spatchcocked; 1 tsp dried chili flakes; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 2 tsp ground cumin; 2 tsp sea salt flakes; 1 (10 oz) can sweet corn kernels, drained; 1 None large avocado, coarsely chopped; 9 oz cherry tomatoes, quartered; 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves; 1 None small red onion, finely chopped; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 1/4 cups chunky tomato salsa; 20 oz frozen potato wedges, baked, to serve; None None lemon wedges and sour cream, to serve

Servings: persons

1 (2 1/2 lb) whole chicken, spatchcocked
1 tsp dried chili flakes
1 tsp smoked paprika
2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp sea salt flakes
1 (10 oz) can sweet corn kernels, drained
1 None large avocado, coarsely chopped
9 oz cherry tomatoes, quartered
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1 None small red onion, finely chopped
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 1/4 cups chunky tomato salsa
20 oz frozen potato wedges, baked, to serve
None None lemon wedges and sour cream, to serve

1
Place chicken, breast-side up, in a large baking dish.
2
Whisk together spices and salt then rub into chicken skin. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for 30 mins to marinate.
3
Preheat grill. Lightly coat chicken with oil. Grill, breast-side up, covered, for 15 mins. Flip over and place over indirect heat. Cook, covered, for 15-20 mins, or until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a heatproof plate, cover with foil and let rest for 5 mins.
4
In a medium bowl, toss together sweet corn, avocado, tomatoes, cilantro, onion and lemon juice. Season to taste. Cut chicken into pieces and arrange on a serving platter. Serve with salsa, baked potato wedges, lemon wedges and sour cream.

225

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (2 1/2 lb) whole chicken, spatchcocked, 1 tsp dried chili flakes, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 2 tsp ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Grilled Mexican Chicken 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 Mexican Chicken

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