Spicy Honey Chicken
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5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 -6 servings
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Calories
733 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Spicy Honey Chicken
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Spicy Honey Chicken made with chicken thighs rubbed with a smoky blend of spices and brushed with a sticky sweet honey sauce is one of our favorite dinners during grilling season. Serve it with rice or on top of a bed of arugula dressed with an easy citrus vinaigrette for a delicious meal!
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Ingredients
- 8-10 chicken thighs
- 1-2 Tablespoons olive oil
Spice Rub
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
Glaze
- 3/4 cup honey
- 3 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat, around 400 to 450°F. Make sure the grill grates are clean.
- Trim excess fat from the chicken, if needed, then pat dry. Drizzle with the olive oil, rubbing it to coat the chicken on both sides.
- In a small bowl or jar, combine all of the spice rub ingredients, stirring to combine. Sprinkle the rub evenly over the chicken pieces on both the front and back sides, rubbing it in with your hands so it is evenly distributed.
- Heat the honey in a small microwave-safe bowl in the microwave for 15 seconds until very runny. Add the vinegar and stir to combine. Set aside 2-3 tablespoons of the honey-vinegar mixture for drizzling over the chicken at the end.
- Grill boneless chicken thighs for 3-5 minutes per side, anywhere from 6 to 10 minutes total, depending on their size, until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F when tested with a digital meat thermometer. Bone-in chicken thighs will take a little longer to cook - more like 10-14 minutes total with about 5-7 minutes per side. In the last minute or two of grilling, brush the chicken on both sides with the honey-vinegar glaze. Watch the chicken carefully at this point because the honey will smoke and flare-ups can happen because of the sugar in the glaze.
- Remove from the heat and drizzle with the reserved honey-vinegar glaze, then let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Knowing when meat is done: I highly recommend using a meat thermometer to know when your chicken thighs are done, especially if using bone-in thighs. But the other way to know when it is done is when the juices run clear when you cut into a piece of the chicken after it has rested for about 1 minute off the grill. If the juices are pink, stick the chicken back on the grill for another 2-3 minutes until it is done.
- Honey Citrus Vinaigrette: Our favorite way to serve this is on top of a bed of arugula tossed with a simple honey citrus vinaigrette made with 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 1/3 cup orange juice, 3 tablespoons lime juice, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly grated onion, 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Shake the vinaigrette ingredients in a jar with a tight fitting lid, then pour over arugula and toss to coat. Delicious with sliced mango, avocado, and red onions and the sliced chicken on top.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
733kcal
(37%)
Carbohydrates
55g
(18%)
Protein
37g
(74%)
Fat
41g
(63%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
8g
Monounsaturated Fat
18g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
221mg
(74%)
Sodium
781mg
(33%)
Potassium
562mg
(16%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
52g
(104%)
Vitamin A
553IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
36mg
(4%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4-6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 733 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 733kcal | 37% |
| Carbohydrates | 55g | 18% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 41g | 63% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 221mg | 74% |
| Sodium | 781mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 562mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 52g | 104% |
| Vitamin A | 553IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 4% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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