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Firecracker Chicken

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Rub:

  • 3 Tbs Paprika
  • 1 Tbs Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 Tbs Kosher salt
  • ¾ tsp Brown sugar
  • ¾ tsp Chili powder
  • ¾ tsp Garlic powder
  • ½ tsp Ground cayenne pepper

Chicken:

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  • 3½ Pounds Chicken thighs or legs
  • Cooking spray to coat
  1. Combine the paprika, pepper, salt, brown sugar, chili powder, garlic powder and cayenne pepper into a rub.
  2. Coat the chicken pieces with the rub mixture and seal in a freezer bag.
  3. Place bag in refrigerator.*
  4. Prepare Grill to medium heat.
  5. Remove chicken from refrigerator and coat each piece evenly with cooking spray.
  6. Grill for 30 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked through and juices run clear. Enjoy!

Servings: 6

Cooking Tips:
*Prepare rub at least one hour and up to 8 before grilling.

Serving size: 1 serving
Percent daily values based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition information calculated from recipe ingredients.
Amount Per Serving
Calories 47.04
Calories From Fat (30%) 14.17
Calories From Protein (48%) 22.36
Calories From Carbs (22%) 10.52
Calories From Alcohol (0%) 0.00
% Daily Value
Total Fat 1.61g 2%
Saturated Fat 0.35g 2%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.36g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.57g
Trans Fatty Acids 0.03g
Cholesterol 19.85mg 7%
Sodium 965.85mg 40%
Potassium 164.63mg 5%
Carbohydrates 3.69g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1.76g 7%
Sugar 1.04g
Sugar Alcohols 0.00g
Net Carbohydrates 1.93g
Protein 5.44g 11%
Vitamin A 1996.87IU 40%
Vitamin C 3.06mg 5%
Calcium 15.05mg 2%
Iron 1.45mg 8%
Vitamin E 1.25IU 13%
Thiamin 0.04mg 3%
Riboflavin 0.11mg 7%
Niacin 2.10mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.25mg 12%
Folate 6.65µg 2%
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 1%
Pantothenic Acid 0.36mg 4%
Phosphorus 56.94mg 6%
Magnesium 15.34mg 4%
Zinc 0.63mg 4%
Copper 0.05mg 3%
Manganese 0.11mg 5%
Selenium 3.57µg 5%
Alcohol 0.00g
Caffeine 0.00mg
Water 18.64g
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