When summer rolls around, it’s time to embrace the joys of outdoor cooking and indulge in delicious grilled chicken dishes. Elevate your culinary experience by incorporating the tantalizing heat of hot sauce into your BBQ recipes. In this article, we’ll explore mouthwatering summer chicken recipes that will add an extra kick to your backyard gatherings, featuring hot sauce as a star ingredient.
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Spicy Grilled Chicken Wings with Hot Sauce Glaze:
Ingredients:
- 2 pounds of chicken wings
- ½ cup hot sauce
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- In a bowl, whisk together the hot sauce, minced garlic, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper.
- Add the chicken wings to the bowl and toss until they are well coated in the marinade. Let them marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the chicken wings for about 10-12 minutes per side or until they are cooked through and nicely charred.
- In the last few minutes of grilling, brush the wings with the remaining marinade to create a sticky and flavorful glaze.
- Serve the wings hot with a side of ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping.
Tangy BBQ Chicken Skewers with Hot Sauce Marinade:
Ingredients:
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- ½ cup BBQ sauce
- ¼ cup hot sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Bell peppers, onions, and pineapple chunks for skewering
Instructions:
- In a bowl, whisk together the BBQ sauce, hot sauce, olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
- Add the chicken cubes to the marinade and toss until they are well coated. Let them marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat your grill to medium heat.
- Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers, alternating with bell peppers, onions, and pineapple chunks.
- Grill the skewers for about 12-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
- Serve the tangy BBQ chicken skewers hot and enjoy the flavorful combination of smoky, tangy, and spicy flavors.
Fiery Hot Chicken Tacos with Mango Salsa:
Ingredients:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ¼ cup hot sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Tortillas for serving
- Mango salsa (store-bought or homemade) for topping
Instructions:
- In a bowl, combine the hot sauce, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to create a marinade.
- Add the chicken breasts to the marinade and let them marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the chicken breasts for about 6-8 minutes per side or until they are cooked through and have grill marks.
- Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes. Then, slice it into thin strips.
- Warm the tortillas and assemble the fiery hot chicken tacos by filling them with the grilled chicken strips and topping with mango salsa.
- Serve the tacos hot, and feel the explosion of flavors from the smoky chicken, tangy mango salsa, and fiery hot sauce.
This summer, take your BBQ parties to the next level by incorporating hot sauce into your chicken recipes. Whether you choose to indulge in spicy grilled chicken wings, tangy BBQ chicken skewers, or fiery hot chicken tacos, the combination of smoky barbecue flavors and the fiery kick of hot sauce will surely impress your guests. Get ready to savor the sizzling delights of these summer chicken recipes and enjoy the heat of the season with every delicious bite.
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