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Flavorful Sticky 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 and spicy flavors, perfect for summer BBQs.

Ingredients

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  • 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 3 pounds / 1.4 kg)
  • ¼ cup honey (85 g)
  • 2–3 tablespoons sriracha sauce
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or neutral oil

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season both sides lightly with salt and pepper. Let them sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, sriracha sauce, soy sauce, minced garlic, rice vinegar, ground ginger, and black pepper until smooth. Adjust sriracha to taste.
  3. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F / 200°C). Oil the grates well to prevent sticking.
  4. Place the chicken thighs skin-side down on the grill. Cook for 6-7 minutes without moving to crisp the skin and develop grill marks.
  5. Flip the chicken thighs and brush generously with the honey sriracha glaze. Cook for another 5-6 minutes, brushing more glaze every couple of minutes.
  6. Check doneness with an instant-read thermometer; chicken is done at 165°F (74°C) internal temperature. Alternatively, pierce with a fork and check that juices run clear.
  7. Transfer the chicken to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes to lock in juices and let the glaze set.
  8. Serve warm, optionally garnished with chopped green onions or sesame seeds.

Notes

Pat chicken dry for crisp skin. Use medium-high heat to caramelize glaze without burning. Baste multiple times for sticky coating. Use a meat thermometer for perfect doneness. Rest chicken after grilling to lock in juices. Move chicken to cooler grill area if flare-ups occur. For gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari. Oven-bake alternative: 425°F (220°C) for 25-30 minutes on wire rack, basting halfway through.

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Keywords: grilled chicken, honey sriracha chicken, BBQ chicken thighs, sticky chicken, summer recipe, easy chicken recipe, spicy chicken

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