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Honey Sriracha Grilled Chicken Thighs

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A quick and easy grilled chicken thigh recipe featuring a sticky honey sriracha glaze that balances sweet, spicy, and smoky flavors for a crowd-pleasing dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2 pounds / 900 grams)
  • ⅓ cup (113 grams) honey
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) sriracha
  • 3 tablespoons (45 ml) soy sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) sesame oil (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • Green onions, sliced (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together honey, sriracha, soy sauce, minced garlic, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and grated fresh ginger to create the marinade and glaze.
  2. Pat dry the chicken thighs with paper towels. Place them in a large zip-top bag or shallow dish and pour half of the marinade over them. Seal or cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, ideally up to 2 hours.
  3. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (375–400°F / 190–205°C). Lightly oil the grill grates to prevent sticking.
  4. Remove chicken thighs from marinade and shake off excess. Place skin-side down on the grill. Cook for 6–8 minutes until skin is crisp and charred, then flip and cook for another 6–8 minutes. Use tongs to avoid piercing the skin. Check that internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  5. During the last 5 minutes of grilling, brush the reserved marinade glaze generously on each thigh. Flip and brush again to build up a sticky coating. Watch closely to avoid burning; move chicken to a cooler part of the grill if flare-ups occur.
  6. Transfer chicken to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes. Sprinkle sliced green onions on top before serving.

Notes

Pat chicken dry for crispy skin. Apply glaze only during last 5 minutes to prevent burning. Use indirect heat if flare-ups occur. Let chicken rest before serving to lock in juices. Can marinate up to 2 hours but not longer than 4 hours to avoid meat breakdown. For gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari. For vegan-friendly, substitute honey with agave syrup and use plant-based chicken alternatives.

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