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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

  • Prep the Grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Lightly spray the grill grates with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  • Make the Dry Rub: In a small bowl, combine the cumin, chili powder, sea salt, cayenne pepper, and mustard powder. Rub the mixture evenly on both sides of the chicken thighs.
  • Prepare the Glaze:
    In a medium saucepan, combine the apple juice and honey. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the mixture is reduced by half, about 10 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water until smooth. Whisk the cornstarch mixture into the reduced juice and continue to boil for 1–2 minutes, whisking constantly, until the glaze thickens.
  • Remove the glaze from the heat and stir in the grated lime rind, fresh lime juice, and cayenne pepper. Pour half of the glaze into a separate bowl for basting.
  • Grill the Chicken:
    Place the chicken directly over the heat and grill for 5 minutes on each side, basting occasionally with the glaze.
  • Move the chicken to indirect heat (or turn off half of the burners on a gas grill) and continue grilling for another 5 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Baste occasionally with the remaining glaze.
  • Serve: Transfer the chicken to a platter and serve with extra glaze. Pairs wonderfully with rice pilaf, roasted vegetables, or a fresh salad.

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