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Honey Mustard Glazed Chicken Thighs

Chicken thighs get a quick honey-mustard glaze and hit the grill for caramelized, juicy meat in under 20 minutes. Sweet, tangy, and ridiculously easy.

Total time
18 min
Servings
4
Calories
520
Protein
42g
Honey Mustard Glazed Chicken Thighs
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Mix honey and mustard in a bowl until smooth, then season with salt and pepper.

  2. Step 2

    Pat chicken thighs dry, then brush both sides with the glaze.

  3. Step 3

    Heat a grill to medium-high (or heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high) until it shimmers.

  4. Step 4

    Grill thighs skin-side down for 5 minutes without moving until skin is golden and crisp.

  5. Step 5

    Flip and grill 4 more minutes, brushing with any remaining glaze, until internal temp hits 165°F.

  6. Step 6

    Rest 2 minutes, then serve hot.

Tools you’ll need

  • medium mixing bowl
  • grill or 12-inch cast-iron skillet
  • instant-read thermometer
  • tongs

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