Description
Grilled Hot Honey Chicken is a delicious and flavorful dish that combines the sweetness of honey with a spicy kick, perfect for a summer barbecue.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup hot honey (or regular honey mixed with a pinch of cayenne pepper)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for extra heat)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the hot honey, soy sauce, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes until well combined.
- Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 8 hours for more flavor.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and let any excess drip off. Discard the remaining marinade.
- Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the chicken is nicely charred.
- Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- For a smoky flavor, add a few drops of liquid smoke to the marinade.
- Serve the grilled chicken on a bed of rice or with a side of grilled vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 100mg