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Grilled Honey Buffalo Chicken Thighs

Grilled honey buffalo chicken thighs with crispy skin and a sticky honey-buffalo glaze. Marinated for 30 minutes, then grilled skin-side down until deeply golden and glazed with reserved sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
marinating 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and glaze
  • 8 chicken thighs bone-in and skin-on
  • 0.5 cup buffalo sauce
  • 0.25 cup honey
  • 2 tbsp butter melted
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 0.25 salt to taste
  • 0.25 pepper to taste
Serving
  • 1 blue cheese dressing for serving
  • 1 celery sticks for serving

Equipment

  • 1 grill

Method
 

Make the honey buffalo glaze
  1. Mix buffalo sauce, honey, melted butter, and apple cider vinegar until smooth.
  2. Reserve 1/3 cup of the honey-buffalo mixture for basting.
Marinate the chicken
  1. Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
  2. Brush some of the honey-buffalo sauce onto the chicken.
  3. Marinate the chicken for 30 minutes.
Grill and glaze
  1. Grill chicken skin-side down over medium heat for 8-10 minutes, until the skin is crispy.
  2. Flip the chicken and grill for 8-10 more minutes.
  3. Baste frequently with the reserved honey-buffalo sauce during the second grilling phase.
  4. Continue grilling until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the glaze looks sticky and clings to the chicken.
Serve
  1. Serve the grilled honey buffalo chicken thighs with blue cheese dressing and celery sticks.

Notes

For maximum crisping, keep the grill at medium and avoid moving the thighs during the first 8-10 minutes skin-side down. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days; freeze cooked chicken up to 2 months. For a lighter option, swap the blue cheese dressing for a reduced-fat version and use low-sodium buffalo sauce if desired.