Sticky Honey Orange Grilled Chicken

This Sticky Honey Orange Grilled Chicken has such a bright and delicious blend of sweet, tangy and smokey flavors. Its so easy to make and that glaze will leave everyone craving more! My whole family loved this chicken!

A delicious take on orange chicken! Such a bright and delicious blend of sweet, tangy and smokey flavors. Its so easy to make and that glaze will leave everyone craving more. My whole family loved this chicken!

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
• 1 Tbsp orange zest
• 1 1/2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 Tbsp hot sauce
• 2 Tbsp dijon mustard
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 1/2 lbs boneless chicken thighs, trimmed of excess fat
• 1 tsp chopped parsley, for garnish (optional)
• Glaze
• 2 Tbsp butter
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
• 2 tsp orange zest
• 1/4 cup BBQ sauce
• 2 Tbsp dijon mustard

Instructions

1. In a medium mixing bowl whisk together orange juice, orange zest, lemon juice, olive oil, hot sauce, dijon mustard and garlic.
2. Place chicken thighs in a gallon size resealable bag, pour marinade over chicken then seal bag while pressing out excess air.
3. Rub marinade over chicken, transfer to refrigerator and let marinate 1 - 6 hours.
4. Preheat a grill over medium-high heat to about 400 degrees.
5. While grill is preheating prepare glaze - in a small saucepan melt butter over medium heat.
6. Whisk in honey, orange juice, orange zest, BBQ sauce and dijon mustard and remove from heat. Set aside about 1/3 cup for serving.
7. Grill chicken about 4 minutes per side then brush with glaze and grill until cooked through (165 degrees in center) and slightly charred about 2 minutes per side more.
8. Serve warm with reserved glaze, garnished with parsley if desired.

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