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Grilled honey garlic chicken thighs on a serving plate garnished with sesame seeds and green onions

Grilled Honey Garlic Chicken

Healthy and delicious grilled chicken with a sweet, sticky honey garlic glaze. Only 5 marinade ingredients and ready in 45 minutes.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian-American
Calories: 426
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs chicken thighs or chicken breasts
  • 0.5 cup honey
  • 0.25 cup soy sauce low-sodium preferred
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 small lemon juiced
  • sesame seeds and green onions optional, for garnish

Equipment

  • grill
  • Small bowl
  • medium bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, and lemon juice until fully combined. Reserve 1/4 cup of the marinade in a separate bowl for basting.
  2. Add the chicken to a medium bowl and pour the remaining marinade over it. Let marinate for 30 minutes.
  3. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Brush the grates with oil to prevent sticking.
  4. Grill the chicken, covered, for 6 to 8 minutes per side or until no longer pink in the center.
  5. Baste occasionally with the reserved marinade during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
  6. Chicken is done when the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. Rest for 3 to 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions if desired.

Notes

Chicken thighs stay juicier on the grill but breasts work great too. Pound thicker breasts to an even thickness before grilling. Always use a meat thermometer for best results. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 4 months.
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