Name: Mama Silva's Mesquite Chicken Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 80 min
Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts; 1/2 cup mesquite wood chips; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp paprika; 1 tsp cumin; 1/2 tsp chili powder; Salt and pepper to taste

Mama Silva's Mesquite Chicken Recipe

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Enjoy a flavorful and juicy mesquite chicken with Mama Silva's special recipe. This dish is perfect for a BBQ or a casual weeknight dinner. The smoky flavors of mesquite wood will elevate the taste of the chicken to a whole new level.

Ingredients

4 chicken breasts
1/2 cup mesquite wood chips
1/4 cup olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp chili powder
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Soak mesquite wood chips in water for 30 minutes.
Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
Rub the chicken breasts with the marinade mixture.
Place the soaked mesquite wood chips over the coals in the grill.
Grill the chicken breasts over indirect heat for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until fully cooked.
Serve hot with your favorite sides.

Interesting Facts

Mama Silva's mesquite chicken is a family favorite recipe passed down for generations.

The smoky aroma of mesquite wood gives the chicken a unique and delicious flavor.

This recipe can be easily adapted for different cuts of chicken or even other types of meat.