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Crispy Grilled Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs

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This recipe features juicy, tender chicken thighs with irresistibly crispy skin, glazed with a sweet and tangy honey mustard marinade. Perfect for quick and easy BBQ dinners that impress every time.

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1.5 pounds)
  • 1/4 cup honey (85g)
  • 1/4 cup Dijon mustard (60ml)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (30ml)
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes
  • Optional: a few sprigs of fresh thyme or rosemary

Instructions

  1. Prepare the marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, olive oil, minced garlic, smoked paprika, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Add red pepper flakes and fresh thyme if using.
  2. Pat dry the chicken thighs. Place them in a ziplock bag or shallow dish and pour in the marinade. Ensure each piece is well coated. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 4 hours, turning occasionally.
  3. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (around 400°F). Oil the grates to prevent sticking.
  4. Place the chicken thighs skin-side down on the grill. Grill for 7-10 minutes without moving to crisp the skin.
  5. Flip the chicken and grill for another 7-10 minutes on the other side. Flip only once or twice during cooking. Manage flare-ups by moving chicken to cooler parts of the grill if needed.
  6. Check doneness with a meat thermometer; the internal temperature should reach 165°F.
  7. If the skin isn’t crispy enough, move thighs skin-side down over indirect heat for a few more minutes.
  8. Transfer chicken to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Pat chicken dry before marinating to ensure crispy skin. Brush extra marinade on during the last few minutes of grilling to avoid burning the honey. Use a two-zone fire setup if using charcoal to manage flare-ups. Let chicken rest after grilling to keep it juicy.

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