Description
Grilled honey buffalo chicken thighs balance sticky sweetness with bold heat on juicy, charred chicken. The glaze caramelizes beautifully on the grill.
Ingredients
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Main Protein:
- 4 chicken thighs
Sauces and Sweeteners:
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup buffalo sauce
Seasonings and Oils:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat outdoor grill to 400°F with medium direct flames, creating a consistent cooking surface for your 4 chicken thighs.
- Whisk together ½ cup honey, ¼ cup buffalo sauce, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon onion powder in a ceramic mixing bowl.
- Thoroughly massage marinade across each chicken thigh, ensuring complete and even coating on all surfaces.
- Allow chicken to absorb marinade flavors for exactly 30 minutes at room temperature, which helps develop deeper taste profiles.
- Transfer marinated chicken thighs directly onto preheated grill grates, positioning them with tongs to prevent flare-ups.
- Grill each thigh side for 6-7 minutes, rotating carefully to maintain consistent golden-brown exterior and prevent burning.
- Check internal temperature reaches 165°F using a digital meat thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh.
- Remove chicken from grill and let rest on clean cutting board for 3-4 minutes, allowing juices to redistribute and enhance tenderness.
Notes
- Let the chicken marinate longer for deeper flavor, up to 4 hours in the refrigerator for maximum taste absorption.
- Check chicken’s internal temperature reaches 165°F to ensure safe cooking without drying out the meat.
- Use boneless or bone-in thighs depending on your preference, but bone-in typically provides more moisture and richer flavor.
- For a gluten-free version, confirm your buffalo sauce is certified gluten-free and use tamari instead of traditional soy sauce if the recipe includes it.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-14 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 312 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg