Grilled BBQ Chicken Thighs with Spicy Honey Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-29 · Updated 2026-06-29

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Juicy grilled chicken thighs coated with a smoky BBQ sauce and finished with a spicy honey glaze. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken thighs, smoked paprika, garlic powder 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) boneless skinless chicken thighs
2 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup BBQ sauce
3 tbsp honey
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

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Instructions

Step 1: In a small bowl, combine 2 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper. Rub this spice mix evenly over 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs.
Step 2: Drizzle 2 tbsp olive oil over the chicken thighs and rub to coat all sides thoroughly.
Step 3: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Grill the chicken thighs for 6-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F and the surface has nice grill marks.
Step 4: While the chicken cooks, mix 1/2 cup BBQ sauce, 3 tbsp honey, 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, and 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar in a small saucepan. Heat over low heat, stirring until the honey melts and the glaze is warm and slightly thickened.
Step 5: During the last 2 minutes of grilling, brush the spicy honey glaze generously over each chicken thigh and continue grilling until the glaze is sticky and caramelized.
Step 6: Remove chicken from grill and let rest for 5 minutes before serving with extra glaze on the side.