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Grilled Honey Buffalo Chicken Thighs

Grilled honey buffalo chicken thighs with a sticky honey-buffalo glaze and crispy skin. Bone-in, skin-on thighs are marinated, grilled skin-side down, then basted until the glaze clings and caramelizes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
marinating 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken thighs
  • 8 chicken thighs bone-in and skin-on
Honey-buffalo glaze and marinade
  • 0.5 cup buffalo sauce
  • 0.25 cup honey
  • 2 tbsp butter melted
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 0.5 salt and pepper to taste
Serving
  • 1 blue cheese dressing for serving
  • 1 celery sticks for serving

Equipment

  • 1 grill

Method
 

Make the honey-buffalo mixture
  1. Stir buffalo sauce, honey, melted butter, and apple cider vinegar until smooth.
  2. Reserve 1/3 cup of the mixture for basting and set it aside.
Marinate the chicken
  1. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper and brush with some of the honey-buffalo sauce.
  2. Marinate for 30 minutes, covered, to let the flavors soak in.
Grill to crispy and sticky
  1. Preheat the grill to medium heat, then grill chicken skin-side down for 8-10 minutes until the skin is crisp and browned.
  2. Flip the thighs and grill for 8-10 more minutes, basting frequently with the reserved sauce.
  3. Continue grilling until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the glaze looks sticky and glossy.
Serve
  1. Serve the grilled honey buffalo chicken thighs with blue cheese dressing and celery sticks.

Notes

Pro tip: keep the reserved sauce covered and use it only for basting after marinating so it stays safe. Refrigerate leftovers in a sealed container for up to 3 days; reheat gently to avoid drying the skin. Freezing is not recommended for best texture. For a dairy-free swap, serve with a yogurt-based blue cheese style dressing or any dairy-free dressing you prefer.