Go Back
+ servings
Honey Lime Grilled Glazed Chicken Thighs, Healthy, and Delicious! Perfect for your next barbecue!
Print
5 from 1 vote

Honey Lime Glazed Grilled Chicken Thighs

A delicious chicken recipe for the grill
Prep Time20 minutes
Active Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Yield: 14 servings
Calories: 404cal
Author: Melissa
Cost: $10

Materials

  • 1&1/2 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1 ts. chili powder
  • ¾ tsp. sea salt
  • ¼ tsp. cayenne pepper
  • 2 tsp. mustard powder
  • 14 bone-in chicken thighs - skinned
  • 1&1/2 cups apple juice
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 2 tsp. cornstarch
  • 2 tsp. water
  • 2 tsp. lime rind grated
  • 1 lime fresh squeezed
  • ¼ 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

Notes

nutrition facts are only an estimate 

Nutrition

Calories: 404cal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 142mg | Sodium: 223mg | Potassium: 448mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 236IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 3mg