Grilled Southlake Citrus-Honey Chicken Thighs

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-02 · Updated 2026-08-02

Juicy chicken thighs marinated in a tangy citrus and honey glaze, grilled to perfection with a subtle smoky char. This American-inspired grilling recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, orange juice, lemon juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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.

Ingredients

• 6 pieces, skin-on bone-in chicken thighs
• 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 3 tbsp honey
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup fresh orange juice, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 3 tbsp honey, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper to create the marinade.
2. Step 2: Place 6 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs in a large resealable bag, pour the marinade over, seal, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight to absorb flavors.
3. Step 3: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Remove chicken from marinade and discard excess liquid.
4. Step 4: Grill chicken thighs skin-side down for 6-7 minutes until skin is crisp and golden, then flip and cook for another 6-7 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
5. Step 5: Let rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.