Garlic Bourbon BBQ Marinated Grilled Chicken

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Garlic Bourbon BBQ-Marinated Grilled Chicken

Garlic, paprika and cayenne pepper give grilled chicken big charisma.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 teaspoon Simply Organic Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Simply Organic Ground Paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon Simply Organic Ground Mustard Seed
  • 1 sprinkle Simply Organic Medium Grind Black Pepper
  • 1 pinch Simply Organic Cayenne Pepper
  • 1/4 cup bourbon optional, alternative below*
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 4 organic boneless chicken breasts skin on or off

Method
 

  1. In a 2-cup (or larger) measuring cup, whisk together all the liquids and spices. Try to break up any spice “lumps” with a fork.
  2. Score the chicken breasts 3 to 5 times on the skin side of the breast by slicing about 1/2 inch into (but not all the way through) the meat. Do this regardless of whether you choose to leave the skin attached.
  3. Place the breasts in a shallow casserole or 1-gallon plastic bag, and add the marinade. Mix until the chicken is thoroughly coated. Refrigerate for 1 hour or up to overnight.
  4. Preheat your grill. Real wood charcoal tastes best, but gas works fine. Avoid instant-light briquettes as they make food taste like lighter fluid. Aim for medium-high heat – if your grill lid has a thermometer built into the lid, it should read about 375 degrees.
  5. Remove the chicken from the marinade and scrape off as much excess as possible. Place on the hot grill, skin side down, and grill 3 to 4 minutes. Turn the breasts over and cook a further 3 to 4 minutes.
  6. Using a meat thermometer, check the doneness at the thickest part of the breast. Cook further if needed to reach 165 degrees.
  7. Remove from the heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes, then serve immediately.
  8. *To leave out the bourbon, replace by doubling the water to 1/2 cup and adding one teaspoon Simply Organic Vanilla Flavoring.
  9. Before you place the chicken on the grill, be sure to remove excess marinade. This will help prevent flare-ups when grilling.
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