Grilled Maple Chile Chicken

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The sweet-spicy marinade really intensifies the chicken's grilled flavors and elevates it to a new high for chicken! For a wonderfully deep maple flavor, use a dark amber syrup, if you can find it. Time does not include 30 minutes to 1 hour of marinating time.

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Steps

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Toss onion slices with 2 teaspoons of salt on a shallow dish.

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Let stand for 15 minutes.

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Add maple syrup and chili paste and stir to combine.

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Add chicken breasts and coat completely.

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Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to an hour.

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Spray your grill with cooking spray and light it.

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Remove chicken from marinade and brush off most of the onion.

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Grill the chicken over a moderately hot fire for about 4 minutes per side , or until lightly charred and cooked through.

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Transfer to a platter and serve hot.

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Ingredients

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onion, kosher salt, pure maple syrup, chili paste with garlic, boneless skinless chicken breasts