Maple Grilled Chicken

Maple Grilled Chicken

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Maple syrup pairs so well with chicken and this juicy, spicy, sticky, barbecued chicken is reminiscent of grilled teriyaki chicken with a maple twist! and it is so fast and easy!  Perfect for football game tailgate or backyard barbeque.

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 2 teaspoons Asian Chile pepper sauce - a Sriracha sauce is ideal
• 3  tablespoons maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce  (I prefer the low sodium version)
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 3 tablespoons rice vinegar (balsamic will work)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
• 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs or bonesless skinless chicken breasts
• 2 teaspoons lime or lemon juiice

Directions

Step 1 - Make the sauce

 Mix the chile pepper sauce, maple syrup, soy sauce, mayonnaise, and rice vinegar into garlic until marinade is thoroughly combined.

Step 2 - Marinate the chicken for 3 hours or more

Transfer chicken thighs or breasts to a large flat container (such as a baking dish) and pour marinade over chicken; stir until chicken is coated. Seal or cover the dish with a lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate about 3 hours

Step 3 - Preheat the grill

Preheat the grill to high heat.(400 - 450 F)

Step 4 - Grill the chicken

Put chicken onto the hot grill with smooth sides down. Cook until the chicken shows grill marks, about 3 minutes. Turn chicken over and cook until other side shows grill marks, about 5 minutes. Continue to cook, moving them occasionally and turning over every 2 minutes, until meat is no longer pink inside and the thighs are golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Using a meat thermometer, chicken should be 165 - 170 F

Step 5 - Let the cooked chicken rest and enjoy!

Transfer chicken to a platter, let rest for 5 minutes, and serve garnished with lime wedges.