Spicy Sweet-And-Sour Grilled Chicken Recipe

Name: Spicy Sweet-And-Sour Grilled Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup water; 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons tomato paste (from a 6-ounce can); 1 cup soy sauce; 1 cup distilled white vinegar; 3/4 cup sugar; 3/4 cup minced onion (about 1 medium); 1/3 cup minced serrano or jalapeno chiles with seeds; 1/4 cup minced garlic (about 9 large cloves); 6 large chicken drumsticks (about 1 1/2 pounds); 6 large chicken thighs (about 2 pounds), trimmed of any excess fat and skin; Lime wedges for serving; Instant-read thermometer

Servings: persons

1 cup water
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons tomato paste (from a 6-ounce can)
1 cup soy sauce
1 cup distilled white vinegar
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup minced onion (about 1 medium)
1/3 cup minced serrano or jalapeno chiles with seeds
1/4 cup minced garlic (about 9 large cloves)
6 large chicken drumsticks (about 1 1/2 pounds)
6 large chicken thighs (about 2 pounds), trimmed of any excess fat and skin
Lime wedges for serving
Instant-read thermometer

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
3
).
4
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 165u00b0F, 22 to 25 minutes. (Chicken may appear pale; no cause for worry.)
5
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. (Add more charcoal during grilling if necessary to maintain heat.)
6
Serve chicken with reserved sauce.

744

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Carbs

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup water, 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons tomato paste (from a 6-ounce can), 1 cup soy sauce, 1 cup distilled white vinegar, and more.

Yes, Spicy Sweet-And-Sour Grilled 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.

Spicy Sweet-And-Sour Grilled Chicken

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