Spicy Barbecue Chicken

This grilled chicken has very few ingredients, but packs a punch of spiciness. It may be called "barbecue," but this recipe doesn't use any sauce. This barbecue chicken gets its caramelization from none other than brown sugar! You'll love this as an entree or chopped up on top of a salad.

Ingredients:

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts

1 tablespoon grill seasoning

2 tablespoons chili powder

1/2 tablespoon ground cumin

1 tablespoon coriander

3 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar (light or dark)

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

salt and pepper

1. Heat the grill (or a grill pan) over medium-high heat.

2. Mix the 4 spices and the brown sugar in a large plastic food storage bag.

3. Coat the chicken breasts with extra-virgin olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

4. Add the chicken to the plastic bag and coat evenly with the spice and sugar mixture. Massage the mixture over onto the chicken; let it sit for a few minutes.

5. Place chicken directly on the grill and cook for 7 minutes on each side. (Cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of the chicken breasts.)

Enjoy this surprisingly spicy barbecue chicken that doesn't even require a barbecue sauce!

*Tip: Only flip chicken once. To tell if chicken is cooked through without cutting it (which releases all the juices), press the thickest part of the breast with tongs and if the chicken doesn't give, it is done. If it presses in, it needs to cook longer.