Grilled Honey Buffalo Chicken Thighs for the Perfect BBQ Night

Discover the irresistible flavors of Grilled Honey Buffalo Chicken Thighs, a perfect BBQ night recipe that combines sweet honey and spicy buffalo sauce.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Resting Time 5

Total Time 35

Servings: 4 thighs

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 230

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

2 pounds Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs Chicken breasts can be substituted if desired.

For the Sauce

1 cup Buffalo Sauce Franks Red Hot or your favorite kind.
1/2 cup Honey Raw honey is preferred for flavor.
3 cloves Garlic Cloves Fresh minced garlic, or 1 teaspoon of garlic powder.

For Seasoning

1 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly cracked pepper gives the best flavor.
1 teaspoon Salt Sea salt is recommended.
1 teaspoon Parsley (dried) Using fresh chopped parsley can elevate the dish.

For Garnishing

1/4 cup Chopped Green Onions Optional garnish.

Equipment

Grill

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Whisk together your buffalo sauce, honey, and minced garlic until well combined.
Season the chicken thighs generously with salt, cracked black pepper, and dried parsley.
Preheat your grill to medium-low heat, aiming for a consistent temperature of around 350°F (175°C).
Grill the chicken thighs smooth side down on the grill grates, turning every 3-4 minutes.
Baste the chicken with the remaining honey buffalo sauce during the last few turns of grilling.
Remove the chicken thighs from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1thighCalories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 20gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 300mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, marinate the chicken for up to 24 hours before grilling to deepen the flavors.

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