Ingredients
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To make the best Sweet Heat Grilled Chicken Thighs, you’ll need the following ingredients:
- 4 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on for extra flavor)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce (adjust to taste)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken thighs in a mixture of honey, soy sauce, hot sauce, minced garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the chicken thighs skin-side down for 7-10 minutes, flip, and grill for another 7-10 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving, garnished with chopped green onions.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of hot sauce to control the spice level.
- Letting the chicken rest after grilling helps retain its juices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 120mg