Many people say that eating spicy food increases the appetite even more. So if you’re planning an outdoor barbecue with friends, serve at least one hot dish that everyone will enjoy. Get out your chilies and spices because your next barbecue is going to be hot!
Try any of these 3 spicy grilled recipes that are a sure winner:
BBQ Chicken with Honey and Hot Pepper
What do you need:
- 1 3/4 kilograms chicken thighs and drumsticks
- 2 yellow onions, coarsely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup Korean hot pepper paste (gochujang)
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons of honey
- 2 tablespoons brown rice vinegar
Combine onions, garlic, hot pepper paste, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, and brown rice vinegar in a large bowl to make the marinade. Place chicken pieces in a large resealable plastic bag then marinate over chicken. Seal and shake bag to ensure chicken is coated. Refrigerate for 8 hours to overnight. When ready, remove chicken from plastic (discard marinade) and cook on preheated grill on high heat 3-5 minutes per side. Reduce heat to medium-high and continue grilling, covered, until chicken is cooked through.
Grilled Stuffed Jalapeno Wrapped in Bacon
What do you need:
- 24 pieces jalapeño peppers, trimmed, halved and seeded (leave stem end intact)
- 24 slices sharp cheddar cheese
- 12 slices of bacon, each slice cut in half
- 3 pieces of Italian sausage, each piece in quarters
Fold a cheese and stuff a quarter of Italian sausage into each jalapeno pepper then press to close. Wrap each pepper with a bacon half and secure with a toothpick. Cook on a preheated grill over high heat, turning occasionally, until the jalapeños are tender and the bacon is crisp, about 20 to 25 minutes. Serve immediately.
Grilled Turkey Sandwich with Spicy Pickles
What do you need:
- 1 kilogram lean ground turkey
- 6 pieces of freshly toasted English muffins
- 1/2 cup chopped dill pickles
- 1/2 cup nonfat yogurt
- 2 tablespoons chopped pickled hot peppers
- 1 teaspoon sweet smoked paprika
- Lettuce
- sliced onions
- sliced tomatoes
- extra virgin olive oil
- kosher salt and ground black pepper
Combine dill pickles, yogurt, and pickled hot peppers in a bowl. Season with kosher salt and black pepper then set aside. Knead the turkey with paprika and 1 teaspoon of salt. With clean hands, form 6 patties. Cook on a preheated grill over medium-high heat, turning once, for 10 to 12 minutes or until cooked through. Spread spicy pickle mixture on muffins. Arrange 1 turkey patty followed by lettuce, onion and tomatoes.
Stimulate and satisfy your appetite with 3 delicious spicy grilled recipes!
