Colorado Mountain Honey-Glazed Grilled Chicken Thighs

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-04 · Updated 2026-08-04

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Juicy grilled chicken thighs brushed with a sweet and tangy honey glaze inspired by Colorado’s mountain honey, finished with fresh thyme. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, Colorado mountain honey, Dijon mustard for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 6 American cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

6 (about 2 lbs) bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
1/4 cup Colorado mountain honey
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
2 tbsp olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup Colorado mountain honey, 2 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper to make the glaze.
Step 2: Pat dry 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, then place them in a large resealable plastic bag or shallow dish. Pour half of the honey glaze over the chicken, turning to coat evenly. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or up to 4 hours.
Step 3: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Oil the grates to prevent sticking.
Step 4: Remove chicken thighs from marinade, reserving the marinade. Grill chicken skin-side down for 6-7 minutes until skin is crisp and nicely charred.
Step 5: Flip chicken and brush liberally with the reserved honey glaze. Grill for another 6-7 minutes, basting with glaze every 2 minutes, until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
Step 6: Remove from grill and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve garnished with extra fresh thyme if desired.