Description
A flavorful summer dish featuring juicy grilled chicken glazed with sweet and spicy hot honey, paired with a refreshing sweet corn salad. Perfect for BBQs or an easy weeknight dinner, this recipe balances smoky, sweet, and spicy flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
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For the Hot Honey Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons hot honey, plus more for drizzling
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
For the Sweet Corn Salad:
- 6 ears of sweet corn, kernels cut from the cob
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated lime zest
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken:
- In a bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, hot honey, lemon zest, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Place the chicken thighs in a glass dish or resealable plastic bag and pour the marinade over them, ensuring they are well coated.
- Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight for enhanced flavor.
- Prepare the Grill:
- Preheat your grill to high heat.
- Grill the Chicken:
- Once the grill is hot, place the marinated chicken thighs on the grill.
- Grill for about 5 minutes on one side until they easily release from the grill.
- Flip the chicken and continue grilling for an additional 5 to 6 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Remove from the grill and let the chicken rest for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Drizzle with extra hot honey before serving.
- Prepare the Sweet Corn Salad:
- In a large bowl, combine the corn kernels, sliced green onions, and chopped cilantro.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the sour cream, lime juice, lime zest, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the sour cream mixture over the corn mixture and stir until well combined.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve:
- Plate the grilled hot honey chicken alongside the sweet corn salad.
- Enjoy this flavorful and refreshing meal!
Notes
- For a spicier kick, increase the amount of hot honey or add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the marinade.
- If fresh corn is unavailable, you can use frozen corn kernels; just ensure they are fully thawed and drained before using.
- This dish pairs well with a light, crisp white wine or a refreshing iced tea.