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Sweet and Spicy Grilled Chicken

This Sweet and Spicy Grilled Chicken recipe comes together quickly with a bold seasoning rub that adds warmth, a touch of sweetness, and plenty of flavor. Grilled to juicy perfection in under 10 minutes, it’s a weeknight-friendly dish that works just as well for laid-back summer gatherings. Pair it with sides like black bean salad or toss it into a Tex-Mex-style salad for a versatile meal that never disappoints.
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword chicken, grilling, rub
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 5 servings
Calories 155kcal
Author Laura

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp paprika
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 5 boneless skinless chicken breast halves 6 ounces each

Instructions

  • Combine the first five ingredients; rub over chicken.
  • Coat grill rack with cooking spray for grills or brush with olive oil before starting the grill. Grill chicken, covered,  for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a meat thermometer reads 170°. Yield: 5 servings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 155kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 838mg | Potassium: 472mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 842IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg