Description
Discover the delightful flavors of Sticky Honey Orange Grilled Chicken—a perfect blend of sweet, tangy, and smoky that will elevate any meal. This easy-to-make dish features juicy marinated chicken thighs coated in a luscious honey-orange glaze that caramelizes beautifully on the grill. Ideal for summer barbecues or quick weeknight dinners, this recipe is sure to impress family and friends alike. The vibrant citrus notes combined with savory undertones ensure that every bite is bursting with flavor. Serve it alongside fresh salads or fluffy grains for a complete meal your loved ones will crave again and again.
Ingredients
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- 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
- Glaze: 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup BBQ sauce
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together orange juice, orange zest, lemon juice, olive oil, hot sauce, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic.
- Place the chicken thighs in a gallon-sized resealable bag and pour the marinade over them. Seal and massage the marinade into the chicken. Refrigerate for 1 to 6 hours.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F).
- For the glaze, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in honey, orange juice, orange zest, BBQ sauce, and Dijon mustard.
- Grill marinated chicken for about 4 minutes per side, brushing with glaze during grilling until fully cooked (165°F internal temperature).
- Serve warm with reserved glaze on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz (113g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg