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Nashville Hot Grilled Chicken

A little sweet, a little spicy, and absolutely delicious. A grilled twist on the world-famous Nashville Hot Chicken.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 395kcal
Author Breanna Stark

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breasts skinless
  • 1 tbsp black pepper ground
  • ¼ tbsp Kosher salt
  • ½ tbsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tbsp garlic powder

Nashville Hot Sauce

  • ½ cup butter
  • 2 tbsp cayenne pepper or to taste (as above)
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper ground
  • 1 tbsp honey

Instructions

  • Preheat your grill to 300°F.
  • In a small bowl, mix the seasonings for the chicken.
  • Season each chicken breast generously with the seasoning mixture.
  • Lightly oil the grates of your grill and place the chicken on.
  • Let cook for 10-12 minutes per side, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  • While your chicken is cooking, you’re going to make the sauce. Start by adding ½ cup of butter to a small saucepan over low heat.
  • Stir until the butter is completely melted.
  • Add the cayenne pepper and whisk together.
  • Then add the brown sugar, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder.
  • Whisk until well-combined, then drizzle in the honey and whisk it up one more time.
  • When your chicken reaches 165°F internal, remove it from the grill.
  • Dip each chicken breast into the Nashville Hot sauce and make sure each piece is fully coated, then it’s ready to enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 395kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 133mg | Sodium: 1356mg | Potassium: 576mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 2718IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1mg