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Smoky Paprika Grilled Chicken

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PREP TIME
10 min
COOKING TIME
10 min
TOTAL TIME
200 min
SERVINGS
6 servings
Dinner
Smoky Paprika Grilled Chicken
Ingredients
  • 6 tablespoons plain yogurt
  • 3 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 3 tablespoons ground paprika
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon hot chile paste (such as sambal oelek)
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • 1 (5 pound) whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces
  • salt
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • 1/8 teaspoon hot chile paste (such as sambal oelek)
  • 1 pinch paprika
  • salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1
Combine yogurt, garlic, a generous amount of paprika, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and a dash of hot chile paste in a large bowl. Stir until well incorporated.
2
Add chicken pieces to the bowl and gently mix to ensure they are evenly coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 3 hours.
3
Preheat your outdoor grill to medium-high heat, and lightly brush the grate with olive oil.
4
Take the chicken out of its bag and transfer it to a plate or baking sheet lined with paper towels. Pat the chicken dry with more paper towels, removing excess moisture.
5
Sprinkle salt over the chicken pieces to enhance flavor.
6
In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup olive oil, sherry vinegar, ketchup, a small amount of hot chile paste, and a pinch of paprika. Set the mixture aside.
7
Place chicken on the preheated grill, skin-side down, and close the lid for 4 minutes.
8
Flip chicken over and cook with the lid closed until it is well-browned and the meat reaches an internal temperature of 180 degrees F (82 degrees C), approximately 6 minutes.
9
Use an instant-read thermometer to check the internal temperature of the thickest part of the thigh.
10
Once cooked, spoon the sherry vinegar mixture over the chicken and serve immediately.