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Grilled Chicken

Highlights
Prep Time 5 min
Marinate Time 4-12 hours
Searing Time 8 min
Rest Time 10 min
Total Time 10 min

Ingredients

  • Chicken (thighs or breasts) - I use skinless and boneless but anything is fine
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon cumin or paprika
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Note: 1. Play with the quantity of spices to your taste. This one just works best for my palette. 2. Also get a feel of how much spices you like on your chicken. I eyeball it and hence no chicken weight mentioned in the recipe 3. I store prepared spice mix ahead of time so I can use desired quantity when needed.

Process

  • Preparing chicken
    • Take chicken out of the fridge 20 minutes before working on it
    • Trim excess fat and skin
    • Wash and pat dry
  • Mix all spices in a bowl
  • Add olive oil and make a paste
  • Apply paste to chicken and let it sit for a few hours for best flavor. Can cook right away if in a rush
  • Cook on medium heat in a Cast Iron or on a Grill for 4 minutes on each side. Alternatively bake in the oven, preheated at 425F for 20 minutes.

Note: Once done, let it sit in a plate for 10 minutes for all juices to settle, before eating for better flavors.

Note: For extra, serve a siding of mashed potatoes, roasted brussles sprouts, or kale salad.

Storage

I do fine preparing larger batches for the week and storing in air tight container in the fridge

Feedback

This is one of the most popular chicken recipes that my friends and family have liked.

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