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Crispy Grilled BBQ Chicken Thighs Recipe with Honey Sriracha Glaze

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A quick and easy grilled chicken thigh recipe featuring a sticky, sweet, and spicy honey sriracha glaze that caramelizes perfectly for crispy skin and juicy meat.

Ingredients

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  • 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
  2. Lightly brush both sides with olive oil, then season generously with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
  3. Let the chicken rest for 5-10 minutes at room temperature while preparing the glaze.
  4. In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, sriracha sauce, apple cider vinegar, and soy sauce until smooth and combined. Adjust heat by adding more sriracha if desired.
  5. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (375-400°F). Clean and oil the grill grates.
  6. Place chicken thighs skin side down on the grill and cook for 7-8 minutes without moving to get a good sear and crispy skin.
  7. Flip and grill for another 7-8 minutes on the other side, watching carefully to avoid flare-ups.
  8. Brush the glaze generously onto the chicken thighs, then flip and glaze the other side. Continue cooking for 2-3 minutes per side, brushing more glaze on each flip to build layers of caramelized coating.
  9. Use an instant-read thermometer to check for an internal temperature of 165°F.
  10. Remove the chicken from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes tented loosely with foil before serving.

Notes

Pat chicken dry for crispy skin. Apply glaze in thin layers to prevent burning. Keep a spray bottle of water nearby to control flare-ups. Use a thermometer to ensure doneness. Rest chicken before serving to keep it juicy. For gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari. For less spicy glaze, reduce sriracha or use milder chili sauce. Oven-baking alternative: bake at 425°F for 25-30 minutes, glaze last 10 minutes under broiler.

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