Grilled Soy Garlic Chicken Thighs Recipe
These Grilled Soy Garlic Chicken Thighs are a delicious and flavorful dish perfect for a summer barbecue or weeknight dinner. The marinade is a perfect balance of salty soy sauce, sweet honey, and aromatic garlic, creating a mouthwatering glaze for the tender chicken thighs. Finish them off with a sprinkle of sesame seeds for extra crunch and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 5-6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Marinade:
- 3 oz gluten-free soy sauce (or tamari sauce)
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 2 large cloves of garlic, minced or pressed
- 1/3 cup honey
Additional:
- 1.5 lbs chicken thighs (5–6 chicken thighs)
- Sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Marinade: In a small measuring cup, combine soy sauce, avocado oil, minced garlic, and honey. Mix well.
- Marinate Chicken: Place chicken thighs in a resealable bag or dish. Pour 3-3.5 ounces of marinade over the chicken, reserving the rest. Marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
- Prep Grill: Preheat grill to 350-375°F. Grill chicken for 5 minutes on each side.
- Glaze Chicken: Baste chicken with reserved marinade and grill for an additional 5-8 minutes until cooked through.
- Finish and Serve: Remove chicken from grill, sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired, and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Make sure not to overheat the grill to prevent charring the honey in the marinade.
- Allow the chicken to rest before serving to retain juices and tenderness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: grilled chicken, soy garlic chicken, chicken thighs, gluten-free, barbecue, summer
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