Buffalo Honey Grilled Chicken Chicken Thighs- these juicy grilled chicken thighs are coated in a sweet and spicy glaze. They are perfectly flavored for the spicy food lover.
Ingredients Needed
- Buttermilk– buttermilk is a great base for a marinade because it tenderizes the chicken and helps keep it juicy.
- Buffalo Sauce– be sure to use Buffalo sauce and NOT hot sauce. I use Frank’s Red Hot Sauce.
- Honey– adds a little sweetness.
- Garlic Powder and Black Pepper– for seasoning.
- Boneless, skinless chicken thighs
Marinate The Chicken
To really get the flavor into the chicken it is first marinated in a buttermilk/hot sauce/honey mixture for 2 to 8 hours.
Grill The Chicken
Once the chicken is marinated, it is removed from the marinade and grilled over medium-high heat on a grill. It’s nice to have one side of the grill hot and the other side cooler so you can move it to the cooler side if it starts to burn on the outside.
Brush With Glaze
It is important not to add the glaze at the beginning of grilling. The sugar in the honey will burn quickly. Instead, grill one side of the chicken, then flip it over. Brush the top (the side that was facing down) with glaze and grill another 5 to 7 minutes. Flip and brush with glaze again. At this point the chicken should be done or near done. Any leftover sauce can be served with the chicken.
Can Chicken Breasts Be Used?
Yes, you can use boneless chicken breasts for this recipe. They will cook a little faster than chicken thighs.
When Are Chicken Thighs Done?
Chicken thighs should be cooked to a temperature of 170 to 175 degrees. They are safe to eat at 165 degrees but cooking them a little longer helps break down the connective tissue in them. Chicken breasts should only be cooked to 165. Any higher and they start to get dry and tough.
How To Serve
This grilled chicken goes really well with Southern Potato Salad, Corn on the Cob, Blue Cheese Coleslaw, and Marinated Tomatoes, Cucumbers and Onions.
More Grilled Chicken Recipes
- BBQ Grilled Chicken
- Sweet Tea Grilled Chicken
- Grilled Teriyaki Chicken
- Pickle Brined Grilled Chicken
- BBQ Mayo Marinated Grilled Chicken
Buffalo Honey Grilled Chicken Thighs
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ⅓ cup Buffalo Sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs
Glaze
- ¼ cup Buffalo sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
Instructions
- Mix together first 5 ingredients in a large zip top bag.Add chicken. Marinate in the refrigerator for 2 to 8 hours.
- Preheat grill to medium-high.Make the glaze. Stir together buffalo sauce and honey in a small bowl.
- Remove chicken from marinade and place on grill. Grill for 5 to 7 minutes. Flip over and brush with glaze. Cook another 5 to 7 minutes. Flip over and brush with glaze again. Check temperature. Remove from grill when it reaches 170 degrees.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
