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Honey Mustard Grilled Chicken Thighs

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Juicy, flavor-packed chicken thighs marinated in a sweet and tangy honey mustard glaze, then grilled to caramelized perfection. This easy recipe is a crowd-pleaser for BBQs, weeknight dinners, or meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
  • Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, yellow mustard, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika (if using).
  2. Add chicken thighs to the bowl (or a large zip-top bag) and toss until well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes, 30 minutes is better, or up to overnight.
  3. Preheat grill to medium-high (about 400°F). Oil the grates lightly to prevent sticking. If using a grill pan, heat over medium-high and brush with oil.
  4. Place marinated chicken thighs on the grill. Cook for 8–10 minutes, then flip. Grill another 6–8 minutes, or until deeply golden and slightly charred. Internal temperature should reach 165°F.
  5. Remove chicken from the grill and tent loosely with foil. Let rest for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving, if desired.

Notes

Do not marinate chicken for more than 24 hours to avoid mushy texture. For extra glaze, brush reserved marinade over chicken in the last 2 minutes of grilling (only if marinade hasn’t touched raw chicken, or boil it first). For oven method, bake at 425°F for 20–25 minutes and broil last 2 minutes. Chicken thighs are juiciest, but breasts can be substituted with reduced grilling time.

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