Spicy Honey Chicken
Spicy Honey Chicken features juicy grilled chicken thighs coated in a smoky spice rub and finished with a sweet honey glaze.The sticky glaze caramelizes beautifully, creating the perfect balance of sweet and heat.Ready in just 30 minutes, it's ideal for weeknight dinners and summer grilling.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Spice Rub
- 2 teaspoons granulated garlic
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
Honey Glaze
- ½ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates.
- In a small bowl, combine the granulated garlic, chili powder, onion powder, coriander, kosher salt, cumin, and chipotle chili powder.
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
- Place the chicken in a large bowl and drizzle with vegetable oil.
- Sprinkle the spice rub over the chicken and toss until every piece is evenly coated.
- Place the chicken on the hot grill and cook for about 5–6 minutes per side until nicely charred and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- While the chicken cooks, warm the honey slightly in the microwave until pourable.
- Stir the apple cider vinegar into the honey until smooth.
- Reserve about 2 tablespoons of the glaze for serving.
- During the final 2 minutes of grilling, brush both sides of the chicken generously with the honey glaze.
- Continue grilling just until the glaze becomes sticky and lightly caramelized.
- Remove the Spicy Honey Chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes.
- Drizzle with the reserved honey glaze before serving.
Notes
- Boneless chicken breasts can be substituted, but adjust the cooking time to avoid overcooking.
- Serve with grilled vegetables, roasted potatoes, rice, or a fresh salad.
- Leftover chicken is delicious sliced into wraps, sandwiches, or grain bowls