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Grilled Buffalo Chicken

Grilled Buffalo Chicken Recipe

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 6 to 8)
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/3 cup hot sauce, such as Frank’s RedHot
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce (optional)

Method
 

  1. Combine salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and 1/2 tsp garlic powder. Pat chicken dry, rub with spice blend, then coat with olive oil. Let rest 10 minutes.
  2. Whisk hot sauce, melted butter, honey, remaining 1/2 tsp garlic powder, and Worcestershire sauce in a large bowl.
  3. Preheat grill to medium-high (400°F). Oil grates, then grill chicken 6 to 7 minutes per side until internal temp reaches 165°F. Rest 3 minutes.
  4. Toss hot chicken in the sauce until coated. Serve with celery and ranch or blue cheese.

Notes

If your chicken thighs are on the thick side, pound them lightly between two sheets of plastic wrap to an even 1/2-inch thickness so they cook uniformly. The honey will make the sauce a little sticky, which is exactly what you want for a glossy finish.