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Flavorful Honey Sriracha Grilled Chicken with Sweet-Spicy Glaze

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A quick and easy grilled chicken recipe featuring a sticky, sweet, and spicy honey sriracha glaze that caramelizes beautifully on the grill for a flavorful finish.

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1.5 lbs / 680 g)
  • ¼ cup (85 g) honey, preferably raw or wildflower
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) sriracha sauce
  • 3 tablespoons (45 ml) low-sodium soy sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) rice vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon (1 g) freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) sesame oil (optional)
  • 2 stalks green onions, thinly sliced (for garnish)
  • 1 tablespoon (9 g) toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the glaze: In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, sriracha, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, black pepper, and sesame oil until smooth, about 5 minutes. The glaze should be thick but pourable with a glossy sheen.
  2. Prep the chicken: Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Lightly season with salt and a little extra black pepper.
  3. Heat the grill: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F / 205°C). If using charcoal, wait until coals are covered with gray ash. Clean and lightly oil grates.
  4. Grill the chicken: Place chicken thighs skin-side down on the grill. Cook 6-8 minutes without moving to develop char and crispy skin. Flip and brush generously with glaze. Grill another 6-8 minutes, basting every couple of minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Total grilling time about 15 minutes.
  5. Rest the chicken: Remove from grill and let rest for 5 minutes to redistribute juices.
  6. Garnish and serve: Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Serve hot.

Notes

Pat chicken dry before seasoning for crispy skin. Apply glaze after chicken is partially cooked to prevent burning. Use indirect heat if grill has hot spots. Flip chicken only once to maintain crispy skin. If glaze burns, move chicken to cooler spot or reduce heat. Meat thermometer recommended to ensure internal temp of 165°F (74°C).

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Keywords: honey sriracha chicken, grilled chicken, sweet spicy glaze, easy chicken recipe, backyard BBQ, quick dinner

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