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Sticky Honey Orange Grilled Chicken

A delicious take on orange chicken! Such a bright and delicious blend of sweet, tangy and smokey flavors. Its so easy to make and that glaze will leave everyone craving more. My whole family loved this chicken!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 7
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1 Tbsp orange zest
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp hot sauce
  • 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 1/2 lbs boneless chicken thighs, trimmed of excess fat
  • 1 tsp chopped parsley, for garnish (optional)
Glaze
  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
  • 2 tsp orange zest
  • 1/4 cup BBQ sauce
  • 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard

Instructions

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  1. In a medium mixing bowl whisk together orange juice, orange zest, lemon juice, olive oil, hot sauce, dijon mustard and garlic.
  2. Place chicken thighs in a gallon size resealable bag, pour marinade over chicken then seal bag while pressing out excess air.
  3. Rub marinade over chicken, transfer to refrigerator and let marinate 1 - 6 hours.
  4. Preheat a grill over medium-high heat to about 400 degrees.
  5. While grill is preheating prepare glaze - in a small saucepan melt butter over medium heat.
  6. Whisk in honey, orange juice, orange zest, BBQ sauce and dijon mustard and remove from heat. Set aside about 1/3 cup for serving.
  7. Grill chicken about 4 minutes per side then brush with glaze and grill until cooked through (165 degrees in center) and slightly charred about 2 minutes per side more.
  8. Serve warm with reserved glaze, garnished with parsley if desired.
  9. Recipe source: adapted slightly from the Neely's