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Flavorful Honey Sriracha Glazed Grilled Chicken Thighs

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Juicy chicken thighs grilled to perfection with a sticky, sweet, and spicy honey sriracha glaze, perfect for summer BBQs and quick dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1/4 cup honey (85 g)
  • 3 tablespoons sriracha sauce (45 ml)
  • 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce (30 ml)
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (15 ml)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (15 ml)
  • Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
  • Salt, kosher or sea salt, to taste
  • Optional: fresh lime juice, for serving
  • Optional: chopped cilantro, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels to help the skin crisp up. Season both sides generously with salt and freshly cracked black pepper. Set aside.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, sriracha sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and olive oil. Taste and adjust sriracha for desired heat.
  3. Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F / 200°C). Clean and oil the grill grates to prevent sticking.
  4. Place chicken thighs skin-side down on the grill. Cook undisturbed for 6-8 minutes until skin has grill marks and starts to crisp.
  5. Flip the chicken thighs and brush generously with the honey sriracha glaze.
  6. Continue grilling, turning every 4-5 minutes and brushing more glaze each time. Watch for flare-ups and move chicken to cooler spots if needed. Cook until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C), about 10-15 minutes.
  7. Remove chicken from grill and let rest for 5 minutes to redistribute juices.
  8. Serve with a squeeze of fresh lime juice and sprinkle chopped cilantro if desired.

Notes

Pat chicken dry before seasoning for crispy skin. Apply glaze in thin layers after initial grilling to avoid burning. Keep extra glaze warm for brushing. Rest chicken after grilling to keep it juicy. For gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos. If no grill, use oven broiler or stovetop grill pan.

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