This week’s Tried & True is another recipe shared by one of my best friends years ago, in Maryland. This is the same friend that shared her mom’s Chocolate Crazy Cake recipe – so it’s a good one. It’s a marinade that my family loves so much, the last time I made it, they requested the chicken two days in a row…it’s that good. The marinade isn’t too hot, with a tangy delicious taste.
The recipe didn’t have a name, so I decided to call it, Kickin’ Chicken Marinade. It’s so simple to throw together, with only FOUR fabulous ingredients. If you like Buffalo style wings, chicken and dip…you will love this recipe!
When the recipe was shared, no measurements were given. I was instructed to use a lot of Frank’s RedHot, some olive oil, a good amount of lime juice and a little garlic – cloves or powder. My friend doesn’t measure, she just throws it all together.
There are no rules for the amount of each ingredient,
but here are the measurements I use:
Kickin’ Chicken Marinade
Ingredients
- 2-3 lbs of Chicken (breast, thighs, drumsticks, wings ~ bone-in or boneless)
- 1 Cup Frank’s RedHot Original
- 1/4 Cup Olive Oil
- 1/4 Cup Lime Juice (fresh is best, but bottle is good too)
- 2 Cloves of Garlic, miced or pressed (you can use garlic powder)
- Lime – cut into slices
Directions
In a medium size bowl, mix RedHot, olive oil, lime juice and garlic. Place chicken in a pan, bowl or ziploc bag and pour marinade over top, making sure the chicken is submerged in the marinade. Marinade for four hours in the fridge. Remove chicken from marinade and grill. The chicken is great with fresh lime juice squeezed on top. Enjoy!
Check out Rachael Ray’s tips for grilling chicken:
How to Grill Chicken
Thanks so much for visiting!
Cheers!
Anonymous
If the chicken is frozen does it need to thaw our can it thaw while it's marinating?
Anonymous
I'm wondering how this would taste using shrimp (of course since using lime juice, maybe marinate for 20 min). Anyone try using shrimp?
SKim
If I cook this in the oven at what temp and how long should it be in there ?
marysweetlittlebluebird
I would bake it at 350 degrees f for 30-40 minutes, depending on your oven. Cook until chicken reaches an internal temp of 170 degrees f. http://busycooks.about.com/od/chickenrecipes/a/howtocookchixbr.htm
LindaChicken
This looks great — trying this tonight, thank you for sharing!
LindaChicken
Ok you have me…trying this tonight,,, thank you for sharing!
plasterer bristol
Yummy i just love spicy chicken, and always looking for fresh ideas…
Simon
Anonymous
can I marinate this all day? I'd like to prep it in the morning before work
Rachel
Made this tonight for my family. It was delicious! My eight year old thought it was spicy but finished a whole piece! My husband and I didn't think it was very spicy. Just right! Also, in regards to nutrition, Franks has zero calories!
Blair
I cut the Franks by half (otherwise follow the instructions) and it's perfect. It has a little kick, but not "spicy". I would serve it to children. I'm not sure with the full amount of Franks how spicy it would be.
Anonymous
how spicy is this?
Anonymous
What compliments this as a side dish? Rice, Potatos, fries,veggies?
EKR
Is it really spicy?
EKR
HOw spicy is it?
Anonymous
Would this be healthy? Do u have nutrition info.? Thanks…looks yummy
Anonymous
This looks great! And so easy, too. I happen to have all the ingredients on hand, but we don't own a grill. 🙁 do you think this would still turn out alright if it was baked – maybe in a foil pouch with some of the marinade – or cooked on the stove top?
Thanks a million!
Jess
Mary
Hi! I think you could bake it or cook it on the stove top – I think the oven may work better. A foil pouch may work great! You could also place it in a baking dish (be sure to coat your baking dish with non-stick cooking spray) and cover the chicken for the first 1/2 to 3/4 of the baking and then remove the cover towards the end. If you use a skillet on the stove, just be sure to watch your temp so it doesn't burn. If you make, please stop by and let us all know how it turned out! Good luck! Thanks so much for visiting!
Maria
I made this tonight….it was a SMASH hit!!! Thank you!!!!!
Anonymous
Made this last week and it was AMAZING! Making it again tonight. Soooo good!
Joz
Do you think this would work the same if you put it in the crockpot instead of grilled it?
Mary
Hi Joz – I am so sorry I am just reading this now. Hmmm, I'm not sure…I think I may have to try and get back to you! I think it would be great baked in the oven!
hjvac25
Has anyone tried the crockpot? I may try tomorrow – this looks yummy and would love to have it cooking while at church
hjvac25
Has anyone tried the crockpot method? Thinking about trying tomorrow?!
hjvac25
Has anyone tried the crockpot method? Thinking about trying tomorrow?!
Nancy
is the chicken skin on? or skinless? thanks !
Mary
Hi Nancy, I have only done skinless. 🙂
Nancy
thank you ! that's our preference here — but it was hard to tell in the photo.
Marsha Baker
My Hubby would LOVE this! Great recipe – thanks for sharing at Weekend Potluck.
TheNYNPlace
This looks awesome! Question-how long should they stay on the grill?
Mary
Hi! Great question! How long you grill depends on what you are grilling; breast, thighs, wings, bone in or boneless. You want the cenetr of the chicken to reach 165 F (75 C).
Here is a great link on Rachel Ray for grilling chicken:
http://www.rachaelraymag.com/food-how-to/cooking-tips/how-to-grill-chicken
Here is another from allrecipes.com:
Grilling times for chicken and poultry
Hope that helps!
Thanks so much for visiting! I hope you have a great weekend!
TheNYNPlace
Looks awesome…..how long should they stay on the grill?
Danni Baird @ Silo Hill Farm
Well this looks right up Sam's alley! He likes hot sauce on everything!! Your pictures kind of make me want to lick the screen!
Mel@Mellywood's Mansion
Mm yum, we dont have franks but we have a chilli sauce yum!
Heather @ The Beating Hearth
Oh wow! I am adding this to my must make list right now. My family loves Frank's red hot. add in the lime and garlic. mmmmmmm.