Hot Honey BBQ Chicken Thighs with Citrus Slaw Salad

Name: Hot Honey BBQ Chicken Thighs with Citrus Slaw Salad
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs; kosher salt and pepper; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons hot honey; 2 tablespoons BBQ sauce; Sesame seeds; 1 small green cabbage; 2 carrots; 1 red onion; ⅓ cup chopped cilantro; ¼ cup sliced almonds; 1 to 2 oranges; 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 garlic clove; big pinch of kosher salt and pepper; ¼ cup avocado oil

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Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings
1
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Hot Honey BBQ Chicken Thighs with Citrus Slaw Salad

Kian Mendoza

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We love this BBQ chicken with citrus slaw! The hot honey BBQ chicken thighs are coated in a sticky, flavorful sauce. The slaw salad is crunchy and refreshing with tons of flavor! Put it together for a lovely weeknight meal!

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Ingredients

Servings

chicken thighs

1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
kosher salt and pepper
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons hot honey, or regular honey, if you don’t want spicy
2 tablespoons BBQ sauce
Sesame seeds, for garnish

citrus slaw

1 small green cabbage, thinly sliced
2 carrots, shaved with a vegetable peeler
1 red onion, thinly sliced
⅓ cup chopped cilantro
¼ cup sliced almonds
1 to 2 oranges, segmented and chopped
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
1 tablespoon honey
1 garlic clove, minced
big pinch of kosher salt and pepper
¼ cup avocado oil

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Instructions

chicken thighs

Preheat the broiler in your oven to high. Make sure there is an oven rack directly beneath it.
Place the chicken thighs on a baking sheet. Season the chicken all over liberally with salt and pepper. Season all over with the smoked paprika and garlic powder.
Place under the broiler and broil for 6 minutes. Remove and flip the chicken oven. Broil for 6 minutes more. While the chicken is broiling, whisk together the hot honey, BBQ sauce and vinegar.
Remove the chicken again and brush it with the honey mixture. Return to the oven and broil for 1 minute. Remove and flip the chicken thighs, brushing the other side with the honey mixture. Broil again for 1 minute. Repeat once or twice more until you get the desired charred topping.

citrus slaw

In a large bowl, combine the cabbage, carrots, cilantro, red onion, almonds and oranges. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, honey, garlic, salt and pepper. Whisk in the oil until emulsified.
Pour the dressing over the slaw and toss well so everything is coated. Once the slaw is ready, slice the chicken thighs and place them on top of the slaw. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve!