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juicy grilled honey garlic chicken thighs with glossy caramelized glaze and fresh herbs on a white ceramic dish

Grilled Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

Juicy bone-in chicken thighs marinated in a sweet and savory honey garlic glaze, then grilled to perfection with crispy skin and tender meat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 285
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs (about 2.5 lbs)
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 green onions chopped (for garnish)

Method
 

  1. Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes.
  3. Add chicken thighs to the marinade, turning to coat completely. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
  4. Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F) and oil the grates to prevent sticking.
  5. Remove chicken from marinade, reserving the liquid. Grill chicken skin-side down for 6-8 minutes until skin is crispy and golden.
  6. Flip chicken and continue grilling for 12-15 minutes, basting with reserved marinade every 5 minutes.
  7. Check internal temperature reaches 165°F in the thickest part of the thigh.
  8. Let chicken rest for 5 minutes, then garnish with chopped green onions and serve immediately.

Notes

For extra crispy skin, pat chicken completely dry before marinating. Can also be baked at 425°F for 30-35 minutes if grilling isn't available. Store leftovers in refrigerator for up to 3 days.