Spicy Grilled Chicken Breasts


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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 174.3
  • Total Fat: 8.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 65.0 mg
  • Sodium: 64.8 mg
  • Total Carbs: 2.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.0 g
  • Protein: 22.4 g

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Introduction

This recipe is great on its own or cut the breasts into strips for other uses. I usually make a large batch and freeze the strips. The chicken is great in any recipe calling for cooked chicken. Chicken fahitas, pasta sauces or salads are my family's favourites.

I also freeze the marinated chicken in the ziploc bag. I buy in volume when on sale even if I don't have the time to cook it right away. This recipe is great on its own or cut the breasts into strips for other uses. I usually make a large batch and freeze the strips. The chicken is great in any recipe calling for cooked chicken. Chicken fahitas, pasta sauces or salads are my family's favourites.

I also freeze the marinated chicken in the ziploc bag. I buy in volume when on sale even if I don't have the time to cook it right away.
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    2 T. Olive oil
    1 t. Chili powder
    1/2 t. paprika
    1/2 t. ground cumin
    1/2 t. black pepper
    4 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless (about 100 g each)

Directions

1. Combine marinade ingredients in a large ziploc bag and mix.
2. Add chicken. Seal bag. Massage marinade to coat the chicken. At this point, you can freeze and cook later.
3. Grill the chicken, about 10 minutes per side until the juices are clear.
4. Serves 4.

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JNSCARFE.

Member Ratings For This Recipe


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    Incredible!
    4 of 4 people found this review helpful
    I also added some fresh garlic and cilantro. Great for kabobs with veggies and brown rice. A keeper! - 1/27/10


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    Incredible!
    SO easy, versatile and delicious! Our grill is on the fritz, so I cooked these in a non-stick frying pan -- probably tastes even better on the grill. I squeezed a little fresh lime over the top, which added some nice acidity. Will definitely be making this recipe again! - 7/22/13


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    That is a brilliant idea about freezing the chicken in the marinade....never occured to me..will be doing it from now on!!
    :)     - 6/10/12


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    Bad
    I didn't like it at all. It just needed something more. - 5/29/12


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    Very Good
    I will try it with some lime juice and garlic next time. It was simple to make and made a big hit with my family. - 3/26/12


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    Very Good
    Really liked this, I added garlic cloves and onion, will make this again. want to try fahitas next. So many uses for this recipe, try it! - 8/3/11


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    I used this chicken recipe and made a grilled chicken salad! Loved it! :) - 8/1/11


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    Very Good
    Really great. Put in some fajitas with some lettuce and veg. refried beans. Makes a great dinner ! - 5/16/11


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    Incredible!
    Definitely a keeper! I really appreciate recipes that can be used in more than one way, and this one fits the bill! - 5/15/11


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    Very Good
    Great recipe! I also cook in volume. I will use this recipe often. - 4/7/11


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    Incredible!
    Made this weekend before last. Repeating again this weekend. Delicious. - 4/1/11


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    Very Good
    Fantastic! I just cook up a bunch and use it for lunch the rest of the week, saves a ton of time. Added minced garlic. Great with Spanish rice and in wraps with tomato and cucumber. - 3/23/11


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    Incredible!
    Excellent! I love it hot and cold. It works as soon as its cooked, and its great cold and sliced on salad or with pasta. Delish! - 2/19/11


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    Incredible!
    Very good! I really enjoyed it! - 1/21/11


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    Very Good
    very good! - 1/21/11


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    I love new recipes for chicken< i added garlic when I made this....very good - 10/19/10


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    Incredible!
    From James 53 My wife and I try'ed this and it was very good.
    If you want good chicken try it.     - 9/14/10


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    Incredible!
    I added a little lime juice to make fajitas. The leftovers make fantastic burritos! - 9/8/10


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    Incredible!
    My 2 yr old daughter who has been in a picky phase loved it!! She liked it so much she asked for more and if we would have allowed her would have eaten the chicken off of our plates as well! - 9/1/10


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    Incredible!
    Fantastic my fiance and daughter loved it! - 8/18/10


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    Add fresh garlic and cilantro - 8/4/10


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    It sounds yummy! - 8/2/10


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    Great. Will make again. - 8/19/09