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Crispy Honey Garlic Grilled Chicken Thighs Meal Prep

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A quick and easy grilled chicken thigh recipe featuring a sweet and savory honey garlic glaze, perfect for healthy meal prep and weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2 pounds / 900g)
  • 3 tablespoons honey (preferably raw or local)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce (low-sodium recommended)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • A handful of fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the marinade: In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using) until thick and glossy.
  2. Marinate the chicken: Place the chicken thighs in the bowl or a zip-top bag. Toss to coat completely. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
  3. Preheat the grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (around 400°F / 204°C).
  4. Grill skin-side down first for 8-10 minutes without moving to allow the skin to crisp and develop grill marks.
  5. Flip the chicken and baste with remaining marinade. Continue grilling for 6-8 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the glaze caramelizes.
  6. Remove the chicken from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes to lock in juices and maintain crispiness.
  7. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm or cool completely before portioning for meal prep.

Notes

Pat chicken dry before marinating to ensure crispy skin. Use a light hand when basting to avoid burning the honey glaze. Rest chicken after grilling to keep it juicy. For indoor cooking, monitor heat closely to prevent glaze from burning.

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