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Savory Honey Garlic Grilled Chicken Thighs

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A simple and delicious grilled chicken thighs recipe with a sticky, caramelized honey garlic glaze that locks in juicy tenderness and bold flavor. Ready in under 30 minutes, perfect for quick dinners or summer grilling.

Ingredients

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  • 4–6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (2 to 2.5 pounds / 900 to 1150 g)
  • 1/4 cup (85 g) honey (raw or pure)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt, to taste (kosher or sea salt)
  • Freshly cracked ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and freshly cracked black pepper. (5 minutes)
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, and optional red pepper flakes. Set aside. (5 minutes)
  3. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 375°F to 400°F / 190°C to 205°C). If using charcoal, wait until coals are glowing red with a light layer of ash. (10 minutes)
  4. Place the chicken thighs skin side down on the grill. Cook undisturbed for 6-7 minutes until the skin is nicely charred and releases easily from the grill grates. Flip the thighs. (7 minutes)
  5. Using a basting brush, generously coat the skin side of the chicken with the honey garlic glaze. Continue grilling for another 5 minutes. Flip again and brush the other side with glaze. (10 minutes)
  6. Close the grill lid and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, basting once more, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the glaze is sticky and caramelized. Watch closely to avoid burning the honey. (7 minutes)
  7. Remove the thighs from the grill and let them rest for 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute and the glaze to set. (5 minutes)

Notes

Pat chicken dry before seasoning for crispy skin. Apply glaze during last 10-15 minutes of grilling to prevent burning. Use indirect heat if grill runs hot. Let chicken rest after grilling for juicy results. Boneless skin-on thighs can be used but reduce cooking time. For gluten-free option, substitute tamari for soy sauce. Oven baking alternative: bake at 425°F (220°C) for 25-30 minutes, then broil 2-3 minutes to caramelize glaze.

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Keywords: grilled chicken thighs, honey garlic chicken, easy grilled chicken, summer BBQ, honey garlic glaze, quick dinner, savory chicken

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