Spicy Grilled Chicken Recipes

If you're a fan of heat and smoke, try spicy grilled chicken at your next barbecue. These easy recipes fire up the taste buds with spicy grilled chicken drenched in deliciousness, from sriracha honey glaze to crushed red pepper.

 
 
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Grilled Taco-Spiced Chicken

From Old El Paso

Voted Best 30-Minute Meal of 2008! Grilled chicken breasts smoke with flavor from bottled sauces, cumin and taco seasoning.

Grilled Taco-Spiced Chicken

Chili-Rubbed Chicken Thighs

From Family Circle

Give these zesty chicken thighs a head start by partially cooking them in the microwave. Then finish them on the grill with the onion-stuffed potatoes.

Chili-Rubbed Chicken Thighs

Jalapeno and Basil-Glazed Chicken

From Better Homes and Gardens

Basil and jalapeno marry perfectly brushed on this grilled chicken.

Jalapeno and Basil-Glazed Chicken

Spicy Chicken and Star Fruit for 6

From Better Homes and Gardens

This barbecue recipe is a match made in heaven. Celestial star fruit (also called carambola) is a striking addition to this chicken dish, an Italian-Indian mix.

Spicy Chicken and Star Fruit for 6

Spicy Beer-Can Chicken

From Fine Cooking Magazine

To put a spin on the usual beer-can chicken recipe, I add a sweet-spicy sauce to the beer, coat the chicken with an aromatic spice rub, and simmer the beer mixture after grilling to make a rich sauce with a kick.

Spicy Beer-Can Chicken

Thai-Spiced Chicken Kabobs

From Better Homes and Gardens

Dress up skewered chicken with this spicy Thai-inspired glaze. As you assemble the kabobs, leave at least a 1/4-inch space between the pieces to allow the chicken to cook evenly.

Thai-Spiced Chicken Kabobs

Texas-Style Barbecued Chicken Legs

From Better Homes and Gardens

Chicken legs are economical and a great choice for grilling. The spicy barbecue sauce boasts lots of Texas flavor and is delicious with the moist dark meat from the legs.

Texas-Style Barbecued Chicken Legs

Chipotle Peach-Glazed Chicken

From Better Homes and Gardens

Chipotle chile peppers in adobo sauce create fabulous firepower in this chunky peach brush-on for chicken. When your schedule's jam-packed, save about 30 minutes of grilling time by opting for chicken breast halves instead of thighs.

Chipotle Peach-Glazed Chicken

Spicy Honey Chicken

From Family Circle

Take Italian cooking outdoors with this chicken recipe. Grill polenta slices alongside the honey-and-jalapeno-marinated chicken and serve with a zesty fresh tomato and olive sauce.

Spicy Honey Chicken

Grilled Lime Chicken with Pineapple Salsa

From Better Homes and Gardens

The fresh flavor of pineapple and the addition of garlic, cilantro and lime juice make a tropical salsa that's just the ticket for grilled chicken breasts.

Grilled Lime Chicken with Pineapple Salsa

Chicken Burgers with Fresh Fruit Salsa

From Better Homes and Gardens

Eat these grilled burgers with a knife and fork and be sure to scoop up every last bit of the peach-and-pear salsa.

Chicken Burgers with Fresh Fruit Salsa

Brined Grilled Chicken Breasts with Red Chile Oil

From Fine Cooking Magazine

This brine not only keeps the chicken moist, but the sugar in it helps the chicken brown nicely on the grill.

Brined Grilled Chicken Breasts with Red Chile Oil

Chipotle-&-Orange Grilled Chicken

From EatingWell

Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce contribute a rich smokiness to this quick orange-infused barbecue sauce.

Chipotle-&-Orange Grilled Chicken

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