Chicken thighs are rubbed with a brown sugar spice rub that caramelizes the thighs in the most delightful way. Grilled on in-direct heat, they are basted with a simple, ginger and garlic infused Asian glaze.
Ingredients
- 1.75 pounds Chicken thighs, bone-in and skin on OR chicken wings
- 2 green onions – thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
Brown Sugar Spice Rub
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
Sticky Asian Glaze
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon ginger, fresh grated
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes or to taste