Brown Sugar Grilled Chicken Recipe | The Best Grilled Chicken | Cait Straight Up

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos is often cheaper.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice provides a similar acidity.

Start by preparing the chicken; use dark meat like thighs or drumsticks.

Place the drumsticks in a bowl.

Add 1 cup of brown sugar to the bowl.

Pour in 1/4 cup of Worcestershire sauce (or soy sauce as a substitute).

Add 2/3 cup of cherry to the mixture.

Incorporate 10 minced cloves of garlic into the marinade.

Sprinkle in some onion powder (omit if grilling).

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Add a small drizzle of Sriracha for heat (optional).

Shake the bowl to mix all the ingredients thoroughly.

Let the chicken marinate in the fridge for a while to absorb the flavors.

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.

Place the marinated chicken onto the grill.

Grill the chicken for about 25 minutes, checking for doneness.

Ensure the chicken is cooked all the way through and has a nice crunch on the outside.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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