During the summer, I make good use of our grill. I’ll grill anything! I’m always looking for a fun new recipe to play around with. This honey lime glaze on these chicken thighs is my new favorite! Perfect for your next barbecue!
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Honey Lime Glazed Grilled Chicken Thighs
Ingredients
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- 1&1/2 tsp. of ground cumin
- 1 ts. chili powder
- 3/4 tsp. sea salt
- 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
- 2 tsp. mustard powder
- 14 bone-in chicken thighs – skinned
- 1&1/2 cups of apple juice
- 1/4 cup of honey
- 2 tsp. of cornstarch
- 2 tsp. of water
- 1 grated lime rind – about 2 tsp.
- 1 fresh squeezed lime
- 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
- Cooking Spray
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat
- In a small bowl, make a dry rub by combining the first five ingredients
- Rub the chicken on both sides with the dry rub
- In a medium saucepan, boil the juice and honey until it reduces down to about half – this should take about 10 minutes to do
- Grab a small bowl, and mix the cornstarch and water
- Put the cornstarch mixture into the boiled down juice, and whisk in – Continue to boil, and whisk until thickened
- Remove from heat
- Add the rind, lime, and pepper to the thickened mixture
- Pour half of the glaze mixture into a bowl for basting the chicken
- Spray the grill with cooking spray
- Grill the chicken over direct heat for 5 minutes on each side, basting occasionally with the glaze
- Turn half of the burners off, or move the chicken away from direct heat on charcoal grill
- Over inderect heat, cook the chicken for 5 minutes on each side – or until the thighs are done, basting occasionally
- Serve with extra glaze. Pairs well with rice pilaf
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