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Honey Lime Glazed Grilled Chicken Thighs
A delicious chicken recipe for the grill
Prep Time
20
minutes
mins
Active Time
20
minutes
mins
Total Time
40
minutes
mins
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Yield:
14
servings
Calories:
404
cal
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:
404
cal
|
Carbohydrates:
19
g
|
Protein:
24
g
|
Fat:
26
g
|
Saturated Fat:
7
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
5
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
11
g
|
Trans Fat:
0.1
g
|
Cholesterol:
142
mg
|
Sodium:
223
mg
|
Potassium:
448
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Sugar:
15
g
|
Vitamin A:
236
IU
|
Vitamin C:
3
mg
|
Calcium:
42
mg
|
Iron:
3
mg