Spicy Grilled Chicken Recipe
Get lost in the heat, flavor, and spices with today’s spicy grilled chicken recipe! It’s a perfect example of what a well-prepared marinade can bring to the plate.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Servings 2 Servings
Calories 288
- 2 large Chicken Breasts
- 2 tbsp / 30 ml Olive Oil
- 2 tbsp / 30 ml Lemon Juice
- 3 cloves / 3 cloves Garlic Minced
- ¼ tsp / 1.42 g Salt
- ½ tsp / 3 g Black Pepper
- ½ tsp / 3 g Red Chili Powder
- ½ tsp / 3 g Chili Flakes
- ½ tsp / 3 g Oregano
- ½ tsp / 3 g Cumin Powder
- ½ tsp / 3 g Paprika Powder Smoked
- Coriander Leaves For Garnishing
Prepare The Chicken
Place 2 large chicken breasts on a sheet of parchment paper on a chopping board. Then, cover them with another sheet of parchment paper.
Use a meat mallet or a rolling pin to gently pound the chicken breasts until they are about ½-inch thick. Set the chicken aside for later use.
Make The Marinade
In a mixing bowl, pour 2 tbsp of olive oil and 2 tbsp of lemon juice.
Stir in 3 cloves of minced garlic to add flavor to the marinade.
Sprinkle ¼ tsp of salt and ½ tsp of black pepper over the mix.
Add ½ tsp of red chili powder and ½ tsp of chili flakes to add spiciness.
Season the marinade with ½ tsp of oregano, ½ tsp of cumin powder and ½ tsp of smoked paprika powder.
Use a whisk to thoroughly mix all the ingredients until well combined.
Dip Chicken Into The Marinade
Using tongs, dip each chicken breast into the marinade, making sure they are evenly coated with the spices.
Let the chicken marinade for 30 minutes.
Grill The Chicken
Preheat a griddle pan over high heat and spray the pan with a little oil to prevent sticking.
Place the marinated chicken breasts in the pan using tongs.
Cook the chicken for 5-6 minutes on each side and then flip to the other side once done. Press the chicken gently with the tongs to ensure even cooking.
Garnish, Serve and Enjoy!
Remove the chicken pieces from the pan when they are completely cooked and transfer them to the serving plate.
Garnish the chicken with coriander leaves and serve the spicy grilled chicken over veggies, salad, or rice!