Grilled Asparagus Chicken Calabrian Chili (Print Version)

Grilled chicken and asparagus drizzled with a bold, spicy Calabrian chili sauce for a flavorful meal.

# What You Need:

→ Chicken & Vegetables

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed
03 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
04 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
05 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Calabrian Chili Sauce

06 - 1/3 cup Calabrian chili peppers in oil, finely chopped
07 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
08 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
09 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
10 - 1 tablespoon honey
11 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
12 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Garnish

13 - Zest of 1 lemon
14 - Extra chopped fresh parsley

# How-To:

01 - Preheat an outdoor grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
02 - Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Rub both the chicken and asparagus evenly with olive oil, kosher salt, and black pepper.
03 - Place the chicken breasts on the grill and cook for 6 to 7 minutes per side, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
04 - Add the asparagus to the grill during the last 4 to 5 minutes of cooking. Turn occasionally until crisp-tender with visible grill marks.
05 - While the chicken grills, combine the chopped Calabrian chili peppers, olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, honey, and parsley in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste and stir until well blended.
06 - Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 2 to 3 minutes before slicing.
07 - Arrange the sliced chicken and grilled asparagus on plates. Drizzle generously with the Calabrian chili sauce. Finish with lemon zest and additional chopped parsley.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The Calabrian chili sauce is one of those condiments you will want to put on everything once you taste it.
  • It looks like you spent all day cooking but the whole thing comes together in under forty minutes.
  • Clean up is minimal since everything cooks on the same grill.
02 -
  • Do not skip resting the chicken or all those beautiful juices will run right out onto the cutting board.
  • Taste the Calabrian chili sauce before adding salt because the peppers in oil are already quite salty and briny.
03 -
  • Let the chicken sit out for 15 minutes before grilling so it cooks more evenly from edge to center.
  • If your grill grates are clean and well oiled the chicken will release easily when it is ready to flip, so do not force it.

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