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Flavorful Honey Sriracha Glazed Grilled Chicken Thighs

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Sweet meets spicy in this easy grilled chicken thighs recipe featuring a sticky honey sriracha glaze that caramelizes beautifully on the grill for a juicy, flavorful dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2 pounds)
  • 1/4 cup honey (85 g)
  • 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Freshly cracked ground black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels to help the skin crisp up. Season both sides with black pepper and smoked paprika if using. Let sit for about 10 minutes.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, sriracha, minced garlic, soy sauce, lime juice, and olive oil until smooth and glossy. Adjust heat by adding more sriracha if desired.
  3. Preheat grill to medium-high heat (375-400°F). Lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking.
  4. Place chicken thighs skin side down on the grill. Grill for 6-7 minutes without moving to get grill marks and crisp skin.
  5. Flip the thighs and brush a generous layer of the honey sriracha glaze onto the cooked side. Grill for another 6-7 minutes.
  6. Flip again and brush glaze on the other side. Continue flipping every 4-5 minutes, applying more glaze each time, for a total grilling time of 20-25 minutes. Use an instant-read thermometer to ensure internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  7. Remove chicken from grill and tent loosely with foil. Let rest for 5-10 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
  8. Just before serving, squeeze fresh lime juice over the chicken for a bright contrast to the sticky glaze.

Notes

Dry chicken skin well before seasoning to ensure crispiness. Control grill heat to avoid burning the honey glaze. Flip and glaze repeatedly for even caramelization. Rest chicken after grilling to lock in juices. If flare-ups occur, move chicken to cooler grill area. Can substitute soy sauce with tamari for gluten-free. Oven baking at 425°F on a wire rack is an alternative if no grill is available.

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Keywords: honey sriracha chicken, grilled chicken thighs, sweet and spicy chicken, easy dinner, honey glaze, sriracha glaze, summer grilling

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