Description
Succulent honey buffalo chicken thighs combine classic American flavors with a spicy-sweet marinade. Grilled to perfection, these tender chicken thighs promise a memorable meal that satisfies hungry palates and delivers bold, zesty excitement.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs (0.91 kg) chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- ¼ cup (59 ml) buffalo sauce
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) honey
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ tsp dried parsley
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 tbsps chopped green onions (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Sauce: Whisk buffalo sauce, honey, and minced garlic into a vibrant, complex glaze that will elevate the chicken’s flavor profile.
- Season and Marinate: Coat chicken thighs thoroughly with salt, black pepper, and dried parsley, then massage a portion of the honey-buffalo mixture directly into the meat, allowing deep flavor penetration.
- Grill Preparation: Heat grill to medium-low, creating an optimal cooking environment that preserves moisture and promotes even caramelization.
- Cooking Process: Place chicken smooth-side down, rotating every 3-4 minutes to ensure uniform cooking and developing a rich, golden exterior while generously brushing with remaining sauce during final stages.
- Doneness Check: Confirm chicken reaches 165°F-170°F internal temperature with clear juices, indicating perfect cooking and food safety.
- Finishing Touch: Remove from heat, let rest briefly to redistribute internal juices, then garnish with chopped green onions for a fresh, crisp contrast.
- Serving: Plate with complementary grilled accompaniments, presenting a harmonious dish that balances sweet, spicy, and smoky flavor dimensions.
Notes
- Infuse Flavor Deeply: Marinate chicken with honey-buffalo glaze at least 30 minutes before grilling to maximize taste absorption and tenderness.
- Control Grill Temperature: Maintain medium-low heat to prevent burning and ensure even cooking of delicate chicken thighs.
- Check Doneness Precisely: Use meat thermometer to confirm internal temperature reaches 165°F, guaranteeing safe and juicy chicken every time.
- Rest Meat Strategically: Allow grilled chicken to rest 5-7 minutes after cooking, helping juices redistribute for maximum moisture and flavor retention.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg