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Hot Honey Grilled Chicken

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Juicy grilled chicken glazed with a sticky, sweet, and spicy hot honey sauce. This easy BBQ dinner is perfect for weeknights or cookouts, delivering bold flavor with minimal fuss.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2–3 tablespoons hot sauce (such as Frank’s RedHot or Cholula)
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Pat chicken dry with paper towels. If using breasts, pound to even thickness.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, kosher salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Add chicken and toss to coat. Marinate for at least 15 minutes (up to 4 hours in the fridge).
  3. In a small bowl, mix honey, hot sauce, apple cider vinegar, melted butter, a pinch of salt, and red pepper flakes (if using) to make the hot honey glaze.
  4. Preheat grill to medium-high (about 400°F). Oil the grates.
  5. Grill chicken for 5-6 minutes per side, flipping once, until nicely charred and almost cooked through (internal temp about 160°F).
  6. Brush hot honey glaze over chicken and grill 1-2 more minutes per side, basting and flipping until glaze is sticky and caramelized. Chicken is done at 165°F.
  7. Transfer chicken to a platter, tent with foil, and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with extra glaze if desired.

Notes

Marinate the chicken for at least 15 minutes for best flavor. Only glaze during the last few minutes of grilling to prevent burning. Let the chicken rest before serving for maximum juiciness. The glaze can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to a week. For extra heat, add more hot sauce or red pepper flakes.

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