Chicken is one of the most popular meats to be cooked on an outdoor grill. Because chicken cooks quickly, it’s well-suited for winter grilling. This recipes pairs grilled chicken with a seasonally inspired relish that combines the tang of uncooked cranberries with the sweet heat of horseradish. (This recipe requires advance preparation.)
Ingredients
Marinade
- 1/2 cup oil
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 tbsp crushed fresh rosemary
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp ancho chile powder
- 1 tsp granulated garlic
- 1/2 tsp granulated onion
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
Cranberry-Horseradish Relish
- 1 cup whole cranberries, washed and picked over
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup prepared horseradish, drained
- 1 1/2 tsp fresh lemon juice
Servings: servings
Instructions
Cranberry-Horseradish Relish
- Prepare the relish at least one day in advance. The relish will keep, covered and refrigerated, for one week.
- Using a small food processor, roughly chop the cranberries. Add the sugar, horseradish and lemon juice. Pulse to combine. Transfer the relish to a storage container and refrigerate at least one day. Serve at room temperature.
Chicken and Marinade
- Combine the marinade ingredients in a small bowl.
- Trim any fat from the chicken and gently pound to an even thickness. Place the chicken in a resealable plastic bag and add the marinade. Marinate for at least one hour or up to four hours.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and pat dry; season with salt and pepper.
- Preheat the grill for medium high (375 degrees F.) direct cooking.
- Grill the chicken for seven to eight minutes per side or to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. Transfer the chicken to a warmed platter and bring to the kitchen. Tent the chicken with foil and let it rest for five minutes before serving.
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Publisher | Christened the "Pope of Peppers" by The New York Times, Dave DeWitt is a food historian and one of the foremost authorities in the world on chile peppers, spices, and spicy foods.
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