Description
Sweet, tangy, and perfectly charred, these honey glazed grilled chicken thighs combine global flavors with simple ingredients. The soy-based glaze balances honey’s floral sweetness and apple cider vinegar’s sharpness, creating a sticky caramelized finish while keeping the chicken moist and tender in 50 total minutes.
Ingredients
8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
¼ cup honey
4 garlic cloves, minced
¼ cup soy sauce
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
Whisk honey, soy sauce, garlic, and apple cider vinegar in a bowl
Submerge chicken thighs in the glaze, ensuring full coating
Marinate for 15 minutes at room temperature or up to 3 hours refrigerated
Preheat grill to 375°F-400°F (medium-high)
Brush oil onto grill grates to prevent sticking
Place chicken skin-side down on the grill
Cook 6-7 minutes at high heat until skin is charred
Reduce heat to 325°F-350°F, flip thighs, and continue grilling for 20-25 minutes
Remove once internal temperature reaches 165°F
Brush with reserved glaze during the last 2 minutes of cooking for glossy finish
Notes
Use tamari instead of soy sauce for gluten-free version
For boneless thighs, reduce cooking time by 5 minutes
Test glaze on small portion first to adjust sweetness-acidity balance
Let chicken rest 5-10 minutes before serving for optimal juiciness
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (2 chicken thighs)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 140mg