Sweet and Smoky Grilled Taco Chicken - only 3 ingredients including the chicken. Ready to throw on the grill in minutes. Can marinate chicken in seasoning overnight for maximum flavor. Try the leftovers in a wrap or on top of a salad. Chicken, brown sugar, taco seasoning. We made this TWICE in one week - SO delicious! #grilling #chicken #grilledchicken #mexicanrecipe #easygrilledchicken
Place chicken in a gallon ziplock bag and add brown sugar mix.
Seal bag and rub brown sugar mixture into chicken. Refrigerate 15 minutes to overnight.
Remove chicken from ziplock bag and grill until done, approximately 6 minutes per side.
Notes:
Can use marinade on any cut of chicken - breasts, thighs, tenders, or legs.Can use bone-in or boneless chicken. Adjust the cooking time to ensure an internal temperature of 165ºF.To cook chicken breasts without a grill, pan sear chicken for 3 to 4 minutes per side. Place chicken on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake at 400ºF for 10 minutes, until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165ºF.Here is our recipe for Homemade Taco Seasoning made with chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper: https://www.plainchicken.com/homemade-taco-seasoning/