If Grillado’s unique chicken combo appeals to you, you’ve found what you’re looking for to make at home. We will show you how to marinate, grill, and prepare a ¼ chicken breast and wings combo that’s as good as a restaurant dish in less than 30 minutes and can cost very little. Trying this recipe makes meal-prepping easier and your barbecues tastier. It ensures your chicken is tender and deliciously charred.
Ingredients
- ¼ Chicken Breast
- 2 Chicken Wings
- 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 Tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
- 1 Tsp Garlic Paste
- 1 Tsp Ginger Paste
- 1 Tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1 Tsp Peri‑Peri or Chili
- ½ Tsp Sea Salt
- ½ Tsp Black Pepper
- Cooking Oil Spray
- Fresh Parsley or Cilantro, finely chopped
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Speed & Simplicity: The recipe allows you to get the job done quickly and still enjoy great flavour.
Balanced Flavour Profile: The smoky, spicy, and bright taste of this dish is due in part to using lemon, garlic, ginger, and peri‑peri seasoning.
Perfect Texture: With the high grilling temperature, the juices stay in the meat, and the skin gets nice and crunchy.
Customizable Heat: You can adjust the heat by changing the amount of peri‑peri, or replace it with your seasoning mix.
How to Prepare It Step-by-Step
How to Prepare It Step-by-Step
Let the chicken dry a little over some paper towels before anything else. Score the chicken breast and wings so the marinade reaches inside and helps the chicken get crispier.
2. Make the Marinade
Mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, ginger, paprika, peri-peri, salt, and pepper in a bowl until fully blended.
3. Marinate the Chicken
Make sure each part of the chicken is covered with marinade. Rest it in the fridge for 30 minutes up to 4 hours for the best, most intense taste. Both short and long soaking times bring good results to the chicken.
4. Preheat Grill or Skillet
- Outdoor Grill: Preheat to medium-high (about 400°F / 200°C).
- Indoor Grill Pan or Cast Iron Skillet: Heat the pan over medium-high heat. Spray a bit of oil and let it heat up. Heat over medium-high heat and lightly coat the pan with oil.
5. Grill to Perfection
Place chicken skin-side-down onto the grill and let it cook for 6-8 minutes until it’s golden and you can easily lift it away from the grates. Cook for 6–8 minutes and check that the chicken easily comes away from the pan when you lift it. Flip and cook for another 6–8 minutes, until the chicken doesn’t feel soft anymore when you check in the middle.
6. Rest the Chicken
Let the cooked chicken sit covered for 5 minutes so it doesn’t lose any juices.
7. Serve & Enjoy
Slice the breast diagonally, put it next to the wings, put some fresh herbs on top and enjoy.
Recommended Sides & Sauces:
Sides:
- Peri Peri Fries: Spicy, crispy, and addictive
- Masala Fries: Desi-style, bold and golden
- Spicy Rice: Fragrant, fluffy with a mild kick
- Corn on the Cob: Sweet, roasted, and buttery
- Creamy Coleslaw: A Cool and creamy balance to the spice
Sauces:
Sauce it your way and you can choose what goes along with your dish.
- BBQ Sauce: Sweet & smoky
- Hot Sauce: For the spice warriors
- Medium Sauce: Perfect balance of heat and flavour
- Lemon & Herb: Zesty and fresh
Conclusion
Preparing grilled chicken at home has never been this simple, budget-friendly, or delicious. For $16.99 or less, you can make this juicy ¼ grilled chicken breast and wings recipe and experience restaurant-style BBQ. You can be sure that this juicy chicken combo, with its bold spices, smoky aroma, and texture, will soon be enjoyed by your family. Grilling at home has never been as simple, tasty, or affordable as it is now with this recipe. Once you taste it will quickly become your favourite chicken meal.
