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Buffalo Honey Grilled Chicken Thighs

Tangy buffalo and sweet honey glaze give tender marinated chicken thighs a bold, sticky finish from the grill.
Prep Time12 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time32 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/3 cup Buffalo sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1/4 cup Buffalo sauce (for glaze)
  • 2 tablespoons honey (for glaze)

Instructions

  • In a large zip-top bag, combine 1 cup buttermilk, 1/3 cup Buffalo sauce, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon black pepper; seal and mix until uniform.
  • Add the 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs to the bag, press out excess air, and refrigerate to marinate for 2 to 8 hours.
  • About 15 minutes before grilling, preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  • Make the glaze by stirring 1/4 cup Buffalo sauce with 2 tablespoons honey in a small bowl until smooth.
  • Remove chicken from the marinade and discard excess marinade. Place thighs on the preheated grill and cook 5 to 7 minutes on the first side.
  • Flip the thighs, brush the grilled side with the buffalo-honey glaze, and cook 5 to 7 more minutes.
  • Flip once more, brush again with glaze, and continue cooking until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads 170°F (about a few more minutes as needed).
  • Remove from the grill and let rest briefly before serving.

Equipment

  • large zip-top bag
  • Small Bowl
  • Grill
  • Tongs
  • Basting Brush
  • Instant-read thermometer

Notes

  • Marinate at least 2 hours for best flavor.
  • Do not reuse marinade that contacted raw chicken unless boiled.
  • Cook to 170°F internal temperature for fully cooked thighs.
  • Brush glaze in the final minutes to avoid burning sugar.