Hot and Spicy Pick of the Chick

Recipe provided courtesy of the National Chicken Council.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 (4-pound) package chicken pieces
1 (5-ounce) jar roasted red peppers
1 (4-ounce) can green chiles
2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
2 tablespoons light olive oil
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 1/2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
2 to 3 sprigs cilantro

Cooking Directions:

1. Prepare lightly greased grill for cooking.
2. In food processor or blender, combine all ingredients except chicken; purée until smooth. Set aside 1/2 cup sauce.
3. Grill chicken, uncovered, 5 to 6-inches over medium-hot coals about 30 minutes or until cooked through, turning and basting with sauce 3 to 4 times during grilling.
4. Serve reserved 1/2 cup sauce as a condiment with grilled chicken.

Makes 6 servings.

Recipe and photograph provided courtesy of the National Chicken Council. Used with permission.