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    Urban Bliss Life » All Recipes » Dinner Recipes » Ginger Grilled Chicken With Cider

    Published: August 15, 2014 / Updated: February 1, 2023 by Marlynn Jayme Schotland · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Ginger Grilled Chicken With Cider

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    ginger grilled chicken with cider

    This Grilled Chicken with Ginger and Cider has tangy, bold flavors that are perfect for your next barbecue!

    Cider Ginger Grilled Chicken with corn on the cob and lime slices, with title text overlay.

    This Grilled Chicken with Ginger and Cider recipe is the perfect marriage of two summer staples: chicken fired up on the grill, and cool, refreshing hard cider.

    ❤️ Why you'll love this grilled chicken recipe

    We love this grilled chicken with ginger and cider recipe for a quick and easy family dinner. And we hope you'll love it, too!

    • You only need a few ingredients.
    • It cooks up quickly in 30 minutes.
    • The marinade is SO flavorful! It's also flexible to adjust to your tastebuds (see Ingredient Notes below for suggestions).

    🧄 Ingredient notes

    ingredients for ginger grilled chicken

    There are really just a few ingredients for this dish: chicken thighs, and then a marinade of hard cider, apple cider vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, diced onions, garlic, ginger, and lime juice.

    Here's the thing about this marinade: you can adjust the amount of any ingredient based on your tastebuds. Some ideas:

    • Use more or less ginger and garlic - I just happen to LOVE ginger and garlic, so two tablespoons of freshly grated or minced ginger for me is awesome. If you don't like ginger as much as I do, then just use one tablespoon or two teaspoons.
    • Add herbs and spices - This recipe would also be great with the addition of some fresh herbs like basil or cilantro, as well as different spices like cumin or coriander.
    • Use less hard cider. If you just want a hint of that delicious hard cider flavor, just use half a bottle, and then add some water to the marinade.
    • Add lime juice to the marinade. If you love lime, don't limit yourself to just squeezing some lime juice over the chicken at the end; feel free to add a Tablespoon of lime juice to the marinade as well.

    ✅ Step-by-step instructions

    Cider Ginger Grilled Chicken Marinade with OXO basting brush
    1. In a large bowl, mix all of the ingredients for the marinade, from the cider to the minced ginger.
    2. Add the chicken thighs and refrigerate for at least one hour (up to 6 hours).
    turning over Cider Ginger Grilled Chicken with tongs on the grill.

    3. Over a hot grill, grill chicken about 2-3 minutes per side.

    4. Lower heat to medium and baste each piece of chicken with the marinade. Continue grilling for about 15-20 minutes. The juices should run clear when you gently pierce the meat.

    5. Squeeze some fresh lime juice from sliced limes over each piece of chicken, then sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper to taste.

    6. Transfer to a warm plate and serve immediately, alongside your favorite sides and cider.

    🍽 Serving ideas

    Serve this grilled chicken with ginger with yummy summer veggies like Avocado Corn Salad or Grilled Asparagus in Foil.

    ⏲ Kitchen tools

    several OXO Grilling Tools such as tongs, basting brucsh, and salad dressing container.

    I use the Oxo Good Grips Silicone Basting Brush to baste the chicken once while grilling, and the Oxo Good Grips Barbecue Tongs to turn over the chicken after a few minutes.

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    Did you make this recipe? Don't forget to leave a 5-Star 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 rating in the recipe card, and if you really loved it, please leave a comment further down on the page. Thank you!

    cider ginger grilled chicken with corn.

    Cider Ginger Grilled Chicken

    5 from 1 vote
    Prep Time: 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time: 25 minutes mins
    Marinate: 6 hours hrs
    Total Time: 6 hours hrs 40 minutes mins
    Recipe by Marlynn Schotland
    Slightly spicy and a little bit sweet, you'll love this cider and ginger grilled chicken!
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 320kcal
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    Ingredients

    • 6 chicken thighs
    • 1 bottle 12 oz hard cider
    • ½ cup apple cider vinegar
    • ¼ cup ketchup
    • ⅓ cup packed light brown sugar
    • 2 Tablespoons worcestershire sauce
    • 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
    • ½ cup chopped onions
    • 1 garlic clove minced
    • 1 Tablespoon minced ginger
    • Lime juice from sliced limes
    • salt and pepper

    Instructions

    • In a large bowl, mix all of the ingredients for the marinade, from the cider to the minced ginger.
    • Add the chicken thighs and refrigerate for at least one hour (up to 6 hours).
    • Over a hot grill, grill chicken about 2-3 minutes per side.
    • Lower heat to medium and baste each piece of chicken with the marinade. Continue grilling for about 15-20 minutes. The juices should run clear when you gently pierce the meat.
    • Squeeze some fresh lime juice from sliced limes over each piece of chicken, then sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper to taste.
    • Transfer to a warm plate and serve immediately, alongside your favorite sides and cider.

    Notes

    Cider: You can substitute apple cider for hard cider if you prefer. 
    Tried this recipe?Please leave a star rating and comment! Then snap a pic of your dish and share it on social media. Tag @UrbanBlissLife and #UrbanBlissLife!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 257mg | Potassium: 365mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 144IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg

    Nutrition information is a general estimate. Actual nutrition details may vary depending on the exact foods & brands you use to make this recipe. It does not take into account any substitutions, toppings, or optional ingredients.

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      1. Ali @ Home & Plate says

        July 25, 2015 at 7:56 am

        This cider ginger grilled chicken looks sticky and delish! Perfect for a summer BBQ.

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      2. Susan | LunaCafe says

        July 24, 2015 at 10:15 pm

        Oh wow, this looks soooo good. Love the flavors in the marinade. There's still plenty of summer left to try it. :-)

        Reply
      3. Melinda says

        August 15, 2014 at 8:04 pm

        This looks delish! I just pinned it and I'm going to send it over to my brother who loves to grill (and cook) and is always looking for new recipes!

        Reply
        • Marlynn Jayme Schotland says

          August 18, 2014 at 10:20 am

          Thanks so much, Melinda!

      4. kelsey says

        August 15, 2014 at 1:17 pm

        oh my gosh, yum!!!
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      5. Aubrie LeGault says

        August 15, 2014 at 3:19 pm

        I agree- shhhhh! It's not over. My summer ends when the weather is cold and rainy. ;) Thanks for the recipes.

        Reply
      6. Warren says

        August 15, 2014 at 2:22 pm

        Not only is this a successful recipe, it's divine. Also, I'm all about the skin!

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