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Grilled Honey Butter Chicken

This grilled honey butter chicken is so juicy and delicious and goes with any summer side dish! Seasoned chicken is brushed with garlic honey butter and grilled until smoky and flavorful. Major favorite over here!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
  • kosher salt and pepper
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • ⅓ cup honey
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • chopped chives for topping

Instructions

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  1. Heat the grill to the highest setting.
  2. Season the chicken all over with the salt, pepper, smoked paprika and garlic powder. Once the grill is hot, place the chicken on the grates. Grill for 5 to 6 minutes before turning it and grilling for 5 to 6 minutes more.
  3. While the chicken is on the grill, combine the butter, honey and garlic in a saucepan over medium heat. Heat until the butter melts and the mixture is bubbling. Once the butter melts, from the pan from the heat. Take it out to the grill and brush the chicken with the mixture. Turn it and brush again. Repeat this once or twice more.
  4. Remove the chicken from the grill and brush with more of the honey butter. Serve with your favorite summer sides!