Honey-Glazed Grilled Chicken with Smoky Paprika

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-25 · Updated 2026-06-25

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Tender grilled chicken thighs glazed with a smoky paprika and honey marinade, perfect for outdoor cookouts. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, olive oil, smoked paprika for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, 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: 40 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 American cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces (about 2 lbs) bone-in chicken thighs
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1 tsp salt
3 tbsp honey
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp ground black pepper, and 1 tsp salt until combined.
Step 2: Add 4 bone-in chicken thighs (about 2 lbs) to the bowl and coat evenly with the spice mixture. Cover and marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
Step 3: Prepare a grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Place the chicken thighs skin side down on the grill and cook for 6-7 minutes until the skin is crisp and has grill marks.
Step 4: Flip the chicken thighs and brush generously with 3 tbsp honey mixed with 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice. Grill for another 6-7 minutes, brushing with more honey-lemon glaze every 2 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the chicken is caramelized.
Step 5: Remove from grill, rest for 5 minutes, then serve warm.