Grilled Sticky Chicken Thighs

Boneless Chicken Thighs are gilled perfectly and then basted with an amazing sticky sauce. The easy ingredient sauce and seasoning combined with the tender, juicy chicken thighs make for the perfect weeknight meal.

When it comes to grilling, we grill out a lot of chicken breast and chicken thighs. Chicken Recipes are simple and a crowd pleaser anytime we grill. If done correctly, the chicken comes out full of flavor.

If you have a smoker, try these Smoked Chicken Thighs.

What are Sticky Chicken Thighs?

Sticky Chicken Thighs is a meal that is created with simple pantry ingredients. It is saucy, flavorful and has a hint of Asian taste. We love it because I can turn boneless chicken thighs into something my entire family will enjoy.

This chicken thighs are great on the grill, but can easily be baked. The sticky sauce is close to a your favorite country style rub. We even love to serve the sauce on the side to drizzle over all over out plate.

Why We Love this Recipe

• Tender and Juicy Chicken – We love that this stick sauce and seasoning makes the chicken so tender, juicy and full of flavor.
• Easy to Make – Cooking the chicken thighs on the grill make it an easy weeknight meal. It is also a crowd pleaser. Rather I am grilling during the week or on the weekend, everyone loves these sticky Chicken Thighs.
• Budget Friendly – The seasoning and sticky sauce ingredients are simple and more than likely you already have them for this grilled chicken recipe.

Ingredients

• Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs – You can also use chicken breast

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Sticky Sauce Variations

This sticky sauce is made simply with pantry ingredients. Use what you have or try these other additions or substitutions. You want reserve some of the marinade to drizzle over the top of your plate.

• Honey – We have added in honey in with the other sauce for extra hint of sweet. Apple Cider Vinegar and honey combine balances the flavor.
• Worcestershire Sauce – Add a teaspoon or two of Worcestershire sauce for an extra dose of savory flavor.
• Red Pepper Flakes – Add a bit of spice to your sticky sauce and add a teaspoon of red pepper flakes. Other delicious seasoning include paprika, chili powder and garlic powder.
• Barbecue Sauce – We like to baste our bone-in chicken with BBQ sauce once it is finished cooking.

How to Grill Chicken Thighs

• Step 1 – Prepare the Glaze – Whisk together the glaze ingredients in a saucepan.  Heat over medium high heat and bring the mixture to a low simmer. 

• Step 2 – Simmer Glaze – Then simmer for 10-15 minutes until the mixture is reduced in half and thickened.  Stirring occasionally so that the sauce does not burn. You can leave in the saucepan or pour into a large bowl until ready to use.

• Step 3 – Preheat Grill – Preheat the grill over medium high heat (approximately 400 degrees F) and brush the grill grates with vegetable oil so that the chicken does not stick to the grill. 

• Step 4 – Place Chicken Thighs – Grill the chicken thighs over direct heat for 4-6 minutes per side until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.  

• Step 5 – Remove chicken and add sauce – Remove the chicken from the grill.  Brush the chicken with the sauce from the saucepan.  Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes.

• Step 6 – Serve and Enjoy – Then the chicken is ready to serve topped with the green onions and sesame seeds. Enjoy.

How long to Grill BBQ Chicken Thighs?

The cook times will vary based on the size of the chicken. Make sure to use a meat thermometer to ensure that the chicken is cooked to the correct temperature.

Using a meat thermometer will make sure you do not overcook your chicken. We recommend staying close to the grill to ensure your chicken thighs doesn’t burn.

We grilled each side about 5 minutes. They were cooked all the way through and did not burn or dry out. We love to have the chicken thighs to have a crispy skin.

From start to finish these chicken thighs are on the table in less than 30 minutes.

What to Serve with Sticky Chinese Chicken Thighs

• Fried Rice – This fried rice is delicious and easy to make. You can make this on your Blackstone or on your stovetop. It is the perfect way to use leftover rice and so good drizzled with the sauce.
• Grilled Bacon Wrapped Asparagus – These asparagus bundles are wrapped in bacon and then grilled to perfection. The asparagus is seasoned with simple seasoning and the added flavor of the bacon makes these a flavorful recipe.
• Campfire Potatoes – We love these delicious potatoes. They are loaded with cheese and are delicious as a side with this chicken thighs.
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