Honey Mustard Marinated Grilled Chicken Thighs
Honey Mustard Marinated Grilled Chicken Thighs is juicy, tender, and caramalized over hot coals. A BBQ or braai recipe for family meals.
Honey Mustard Marinated Grilled Chicken Thighs
Nothing beats the flavor of chicken cooked over glowing coals. This Honey Mustard Marinated Grilled Chicken Thighs is marinated in a sweet and tangy blend of honey, mustard, rosemary, herbs, and seasonings before being grilled over an open fire until perfectly juicy with delicious caramelized edges.
The boneless chicken thighs are opened and secured with a single skewer, making them easy to turn on the grill while keeping them tender and moist. As the honey mustard marinade cooks, it creates a lightly charred, smoky coating that locks in flavor with every bite.
Whether you’re firing up the barbecue for a summer cookout, hosting a backyard gathering, or enjoying a traditional braai, this easy grilled chicken recipe pairs perfectly with fresh salads, grilled vegetables, baked potatoes, or corn on the cob. Here we were also cooking potatoes in foil. So delicious. It’s a simple, crowd-pleasing meal that’s packed with flavor and easy enough for any day of the week. Find more ideas 👉🏻BBQ and Grilled Meat Recipes for dinner.
Ingredients for Honey Mustard Marinated Grilled Chicken thighs
- 4 deboned chicken thighs pieces opened. 🍗
- skewers
- Honey Mustard marinade
Includes:
Honey, Dijon mustard, olive oil, shallots or onions, salt and pepper, rosemary and lemon juice. - Chicken spices
For all your amounts and the instructions and the full recipe for the honey mustard marinade see the recipe attached. Download or Print it and even use online with the cook mode. 😁
How to prepare and grill this Honey Mustard Marinated Grilled Chicken Thighs
If you need to debone your chicken thigh instructions in the recipe attached. Or buy deboned thighs. They should be one flat piece of chicken deboned thigh.
Prepare the honey mustard marinade. Finely chop the onion and add it to a bowl with the olive oil, honey, mustard, rosemary, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Stir well until everything is thoroughly combined. Place a spoonful of the marinade into a container large enough to hold the four deboned chicken thighs. Lay the chicken thighs flat in the container, then pour the remaining marinade over the top, making sure each piece is well coated. Cover and refrigerate for 2–4 hours, or overnight for the best flavor.
Before grilling, remove the chicken from the refrigerator and allow it to come to room temperature for about 20–30 minutes. Insert the skewer through the middle of the deboned chicken thigh. Keeping it flat.
Place the chicken over the hot coals and cook for 5–6 minutes on the first side, or until beautifully caramelized with light grill marks. Turn the chicken over, baste with the remaining marinade, and grill for another 5–6 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Serve the grilled chicken straight from the skewer for an easy, casual barbecue or braai meal. Enjoy it with fresh salads, grilled vegetables, potatoes, warm bread, or your favorite barbecue side dishes. Note the potatoes wrapped in foil on the coals cooking for a side dish. So Yummy!
This recipe works on a gas grill, charcoal barbecue, or an open-fire braai. If using a gas grill, preheat it to medium-high heat and grill until the chicken is golden and cooked through.
Using a single skewer to secure each piece of chicken thigh makes it easy to handle on the grill, helps it cook evenly, and creates a fun, hand-held meal that’s perfect for family barbecues, braais, picnics, and outdoor gatherings.
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PrintHoney Mustard Marinated Grilled Chicken Thighs
Honey Mustard Marinated Grilled Chicken Thighs is juicy, tender, and caramalized over hot coals. A BBQ or braai recipe for family meals.
- Prep Time: 10-15 min, Marinade 2 hrs
- Cook Time: 12-15 min
- Total Time: 30 min + marinade time 2 hrs
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grill braai or BBQ
Ingredients
- 4 x chicken thighs deboned and flattened out
- chicken spices
- Honey mustard marinade. ⬆️Get the recipe
Used double the ingredients needed.
Ingredients include
– 6 Tblsp of organic honey
– 4 Tblsp of olive oil
– 1/2 cup of dijon mustard
– 3/4 red onion or shallots
– 4 Tablsp of chopped fresh rosemary or 2 Tblsp of dried rosemary.
– 1 teaspoon each of grounded black pepper and salt
– 2 Tblsp of lemon juice
Instructions
- Debone the chicken thighs by cutting along each side of the bone and carefully removing it, leaving the thigh meat in one piece. Flatten each thigh slightly.
- Prepare the honey mustard marinade. Finely chop the onion and add it to a bowl with the olive oil, honey, mustard, rosemary, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Stir well until everything is thoroughly combined.
- Place a spoonful of the marinade into a container large enough to hold the four deboned chicken thighs. Lay the chicken thighs flat in the container, then pour the remaining marinade over the top, making sure each piece is well coated. Cover and refrigerate for 2–4 hours, or overnight for the best flavor. Before grilling, remove the chicken from the refrigerator and allow it to come to room temperature for about 20–30 minutes.
- When the coals are hot and ready, lay flat each chicken thigh and secure it with a single bamboo skewer through the center. This helps the chicken hold its shape and makes it easier to turn while grilling.
- Place the chicken over the hot coals and cook for 5–6 minutes on the first side, or until beautifully caramelized with light grill marks. Turn the chicken over, baste with the remaining marinade, and grill for another 5–6 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 160 deg. F, (60 deg. C)
- Serve the chicken straight from the skewer for an easy, casual barbecue or braai meal.
- Enjoy it with fresh salads, grilled vegetables, potatoes, warm bread, or your favorite barbecue side dishes.
Notes
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Recipe Tip
Using a single skewer to secure each piece of chicken thigh makes it easy to handle on the grill, helps it cook evenly, and creates a fun, hand-held meal that’s perfect for family barbecues, braais, picnics, and outdoor gatherings.
FAQ’s for honey mustard chicken thigh recipe
Yes. But this recipe is specifically for a deboned thigh on a skewer. Bone-in chicken thighs work well, but they will take longer to cook than boneless thighs. Grill them over medium heat until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Absolutely. This recipe works on a gas grill, charcoal barbecue, or an open-fire braai. If using a gas grill, preheat it to medium-high heat and grill until the chicken is golden and cooked through.
Each boneless chicken thigh is flat and securing it with a single skewer helps it keep its shape while grilling. It also makes the chicken easier to turn and serve as a hand-held meal.
The safest way is to use a meat thermometer. The thickest part of the chicken should reach 165°F (74°C). The juices should run clear, and the meat should no longer be pink.
These grilled chicken thighs pair well with potato salad, coleslaw, grilled corn, roasted potatoes, rice, garlic bread, grilled vegetables, green salads, or a fresh pasta salad.
Yes. You can prepare the honey mustard marinade up to 2 days in advance and keep it covered in the refrigerator until you’re ready to marinate the chicken.
Yes. Place the chicken and marinade in a freezer-safe bag or container and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before grilling.
Store leftover grilled chicken thighs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the grill, in the oven, or microwave until heated through. They’re also delicious sliced cold in wraps, sandwiches, or salads.
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