Description
Sizzling honey buffalo chicken thighs deliver a perfect balance of sweet, spicy heat with crispy grilled edges. Succulent chicken marinated in zesty buffalo sauce and golden honey creates an irresistible meal that brings bold flavors to your summer grill.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 pounds (0.91 kilograms) chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
Sauce and Sweeteners:
- 0.25 cup (59 milliliters) buffalo sauce
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) honey
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon dried parsley
Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions (optional)
Instructions
- Craft a vibrant honey-buffalo sauce by whisking together tangy buffalo sauce, golden honey, and aromatic minced garlic to create a complex flavor foundation.
- Massage the boneless chicken thighs with a blend of salt, freshly ground black pepper, and dried parsley, ensuring even seasoning across all surfaces.
- Incorporate a portion of the prepared honey-buffalo glaze directly onto the seasoned chicken, allowing the marinade to penetrate the meat’s fibers.
- Preheat the grill to a gentle medium-low temperature, creating an ideal cooking environment for maintaining the chicken’s moisture and tenderness.
- Position the chicken thighs on the grill’s surface, smooth side facing downward, and allow them to cook methodically, rotating every 3-4 minutes to ensure uniform caramelization.
- During the final cooking stages, liberally brush the remaining honey-buffalo sauce over the chicken, enhancing its flavor profile and creating a glossy, appetizing exterior.
- Verify the chicken’s doneness by checking that internal temperature reaches 165°F-170°F and the juices appear completely clear.
- Transfer the grilled thighs from the heat, allowing a brief resting period to redistribute internal juices.
- Garnish with freshly chopped green onions, adding a crisp, bright element to the richly glazed chicken.
- Plate alongside complementary grilled accompaniments and savor the harmonious blend of sweet, spicy, and smoky flavors.
Notes
- Perfect for summer gatherings, these thighs burst with tangy-sweet flavor that’ll make everyone’s taste buds dance.
- Marinating briefly enhances the chicken’s tenderness and allows the honey-buffalo sauce to deeply penetrate the meat.
- Quick grilling technique ensures juicy results without drying out the delicate chicken thighs, creating a restaurant-quality meal at home.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg